10 Key Historical Energy Events

Energy Events

Period: Jan 1, 1700 to Dec 31, 2000

First Steam Engine

May 20, 1712

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This steam engine was used to pump water out of coal mines.

First Natural Gas Well

Apr 27, 1821

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"During most on the 19th century, natural gas was a source of light."

First Hydrogen Fuel Cell

Sep 4, 1838

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Developed to generate enrgy.

First Electric Plant

Sep 4, 1882

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This power plant was invented by Thomas Edison.

First windmell to Generate Eletricity

Apr 17, 1888

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This windmill was developed in 1888 in Cleveland, Ohio by Charles F. Brush.

First Commercial Wind Turbine

Jan 30, 1927

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Used to generate electricity on remote farms.

Hoover Dam

Jan 30, 1935

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Hoover Dam is the world's largest hydroelectic power plant.

Nuclear Power Reactor

Dec 20, 1951

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This power was used to generate electricity.

Atomic Energy Act

Aug 30, 1954

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The US Congress passed this act for peaceful purposes.

Wind Energy Technology

Jun 28, 1975

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Federal Involvement in Wind Energy Development Advances Wind Energy Technology. This advancement was led by NASA.