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    10 historical energy events in the U.S.

  • First steam locomotive built

    First steam locomotive built
    The first steam locomotive was built in the U.S. by Thomas Savery. Date unkown beyond year.

  • Thomas Edison invents the light bulb

    Thomas Edison invents the light bulb
    Thomas Edison creates a working design for the light bulb.

  • First hydroelectric dam built in the U.S.

    First hydroelectric dam built in the U.S.
    The first hydroelectric power plant in the U.S. is built. Exact date unkown beyond year.

  • First wind turbine built in the U.S.

    First wind turbine built in the U.S.
    The first wind turbine built to produce electricity is built in Cleveland, Ohio by Charles F. Brush. It was the first wind turbine to fully power a home, and said home was the first home to be fully powered by electricity in Cleveland. Exact date unknown beyond year and season.

  • First solar energy company is founded

    First solar energy company is founded
    The first solar energy company in the U.S. is founded exact date unkown beyond year.

  • Fluorescent lightbulb is invented

    The first fluorescent light bulb is made. Exact date unkown beyond year.

  • First geothermal well built in the U.S.

    First geothermal well built in the U.S.
    John D. Grant constructs the first geothermal well in the U.S. Exact date unknown beyond year.

  • First nuclear reactor is built in the U.S.

    First nuclear reactor is built in the U.S.
    The first nuclear reacto is constructed in the U.S. Exact date unkown beyond month and year.

  • First commercal solar cell becomes available in the U.S.

    First commercal solar cell becomes available in the U.S.
    The first commercially available solar cell is released. Exact date unkown beyond year.

  • First hybrid car becomes available in the U.S.

    First hybrid car becomes available in the U.S.
    The Toyota Prius becomes the first hybrid car to be available in the U.S.