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Benjamin Franklin invents the lightning rod to prove lightning has electricity -
2
The first electric battery was invented -
3
First energy utility in the US founded. -
4
First electric motor invented by Michael Faraday. -
5
Edison Electric Light Co. founded -
6
First commercial power station opens in San Francisco -
7
The electric transformer is invented. -
8
40 to 50 water powered electric plants under construction in U.S. -
9
The first nuclear power station ordered. -
10
The first U.S. wind farm is opened.