Timeline of Energy Use In the US

By Hottie

  • First Steam Engine Produced

    First Steam Engine Produced
    Thomas Newcomen invented the first steam enigne. The date is not exact.

  • Electricity is Discovered

    Benjamin Franklin discovered electricity during a thunderstorm using a kite and a steel rod.

  • First Electric Light Bulb Created

    First Electric Light Bulb Created
    Thomas Edison created the first light bulb in Melano Park, New Jersey.

  • Electric Telegraph is Invented in US

    Electric Telegraph is Invented in US
    David Alter created the first electric telegraph in the US in Pennsylvania

  • First Electric Motor Produced

    First Electric Motor Produced
    Michael Faraday invented the first electric motor. The date is not exact.

  • First Oil Well in US

    First Oil Well in US
    Pennsylvania Rock Oil Company created the first oil well. It was obviously in Pennsylvania

  • First Automobile Invented

    First Automobile Invented
    Henry Ford invented the first automobile.

  • First Wind Turbine is Invented

    First Wind Turbine is Invented
    Charles Brush invented the first wind turbine in Cleveland, Ohio.

  • First Silicon Solar Cell Invented

    First Silicon Solar Cell Invented
    Russell Ohl invented the first silicon solar cell.

  • Nuclear Fusion is Discoverd

    Nuclear Fusion is Discoverd
    Two men, Atkinsons and Houtermans discovered nuclear fusion.