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Coal Production in Virginia*
Commercial coal production begins in Richmond, Virginia in 1748. -
Steam Engine Created
James Watt creates a functioning steam engine which uses coal. Leads to the industrial revolution and a drastic increase in energy use. Coal begins to be used in homes. -
First Hydroelectric Power Scheme*
In 1878, a hydroelectric power scheme was created at Cragside in Northumberland, England by William George Armstrong. -
Most Homes still use Wood*
In 1910, most homes are still using wood as their primary heat source. -
First LGN Plant is Operational*
The first liquid natural gas plant is operational in West Virginia -
World's First Utility Scale Windmill*
The Balaclava Windmill - off the coast of the Caspian sea - is erected in 1931. It is an 100 Kilo-watt windmill. -
Nuclear Weapon Used
The first atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, Japan -
First Photovoltaic Cells in Space
In the 1950s, photovoltaic cells are invented by researchers to power satellites. This can be viewed as a precursor to solar panels. -
Iranian Oil Uprising*
An uprising in Iran cause oil prices to skyrocket in 1979. This resulted in a recession and a realization regarding our dependence on oil. -
Solar Panels on White House
President Jimmy Carter climbed to the top of the White House to install solar panels on the roof. -
* MEANS RANDOM DAY/MONTH