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First Wind Turbine
Charles F. Brush, of Cleveland, Ohio, built the first wind turbine to power his own home. -
Geothermal Energy
The first commercial geothermal energy power plant was established in the Larderello dry steam field. -
Solar Cell
Russell Ohl invented the first solar cell. -
Department of Energy
President Jimmy Carter created the Department of Energy -
Nuclear Energy
Nuclear energy was producing more electricity than oil for the first time. -
Wind Energy
The first wind farm in the US was established in New Hampshire. -
Solar Energy
First commercial solar power plant, called Solar One, opens in California. -
Electric Car
General Motors inrtoduced the first electric car. -
Energy Star
Energy Star was introduced by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. It is a standard for energy efficient consumer products. -
Energy Bill
In 2005, President George W. Bush signed a comprehensive energy bill.
