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The American Energy Innovation Council pushed for the government to spend more money on researching new sources of energy- $16 billion per year! -
(NO DAY) 1885: Wood
Before the 18th century, the US was dependent on agriculture for energy. When the use of wood became more frequent, it was the nations primary source for energy. -
(NO DAY) 1950: Petroleum/Natural Gas
After wood, coal was used primarily for railroad construction making it the nation's primary energy source. After several decades it was surpassed by petroelum and natural gas. -
(NO DAY) 1939: Nuclear Fission
With years of research of atoms and their parts (neutron, proton, electrons, etc.) Frederic Jolie-Curie found that a nuclear reaction COULD occur. He persuaded several countries, other than the US, to allow research of nuclear fission- just happened to be around WWII. -
(NO DAY) 1898
United States adopted the use of the diesel engine. Credit goes to Rudolph Diesel, who built the first successful engine. -
(NO DAY) 1886
Hydroelectricity deals with the use of a generator powered by running water. After a few years of research and experiementing the theory, the US had 45 hydroelectric sites. -
(NO DAY) 1892
Geothermal energy is heat energy that comes from storage in the Earth's crust. Boise, Idaho was the first district to have "heat" using geothermal energy. -
(NO DAY) 1889
A combustion turbine includes the process of energy added to gas stream where fuel is mixed with air. Charles Curtis is responsible for presenting the first CT in the USA. -
(NO DAY) 1887
Wind energy is powered by the natural speed of air and a windmill. Scientist Charles Brush was the first to use wind energy, he powered his entire home for about three years with it. -
(NO DAY) 1980s
Solar powered energy, in my opinion, is the best for the environment. Not to mention it would feel so cool to know that our house is working because of the sun! The largest solar powered plant is in CA.
