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Energy use in the U.S
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Benjamin Franklin discovers elecrticity
Benjamin was the first to prove that lightning is a form of electricity (or energy,) discover that energy was both positive and negative, as well as discover the principle of conservation of charge (electricity can not be created or destroyed.) -
The First Battery
In 1800, Alessandro Volta is credited with inventing the first battery using zinc and silver as components. This battery produced a steady electric current. -
Ethanol Use
Samuel Morey developed an engine that ran only on ethanol and turpentine. -
Oil!
Edwin Drake is deemed to be the first to drill for oil in the United States, a fuel that continues to power most of our cars, and our country. -
The Lightbulb
The light bulb forever changed the way that we as Americans use energy. We use more energy in powering lights so we can stay up later and see in the dark. Edison invented it in Menlo Park, NJ. -
First Hydroelectric Plant
A hydroelectric dam opened near Niagara Falls, NY called Schoelkopf Power Station No. 1. -
First Wind Turbine
In Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. scientist and businessman Charles Brush builds the first wind turbine to generate electricity. Measuring 17 metres tall and using 144 cedar rotor blades, it has a capacity of 12 kilowatts. -
First Car
Ford Motor Company released it's first car; The model T! -
Hoover Dam
The Hoover Dam in Nevada was completed on this date, and it was, and still is, one of the largest sources of hydroelectricity in the world! -
First Nuclear Power Plant
This nuclear power plant was named Shippingport Nuclear Power Plant, and was located in Pennsylvania.
