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Pearl Street Station
September 4, 1882 the first coal-fired power station was started by Thomas Edison in New York City started running. -
First Hydroelectric Power Plant Opens
Began operating in Wisconsin and produced enough electricity to supply three buildings. -
Experimental Breeder Reactor 1
Located in Arco, Idaho and world's first nuclear power plant generating electricity. Produced enough electricity to power four 200-watt light bulbs. -
First Large-Scale Geothermal Plant
Firat large-scale geothermal plant opens at The Geysers in California and operated by Pacific Gas and Energy. -
Google Solar Panel Project
Google solar panel project begins operation installing 9,212 solar panels on the roof of its headquarters complex.