Energy

By davidhicks980
  • Coal Production in Virginia*

    Coal Production in Virginia*

    Commercial coal production begins in Richmond, Virginia in 1748.
  • Steam Engine Created

    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*

    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*

    Most Homes still use Wood*

    In 1910, most homes are still using wood as their primary heat source.
  • First LGN Plant is Operational*

    First LGN Plant is Operational*

    The first liquid natural gas plant is operational in West Virginia
  • World's First Utility Scale Windmill*

    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

    Nuclear Weapon Used

    The first atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, Japan
  • First Photovoltaic Cells in Space

    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*

    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

    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