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First Self-Sustained Nuclear Chain Reaction
A team of scientists, led by Enrico Fermi, conducted the first self-sustained nuclear chain reaction in Chicago. -
Atomic Powerplant
The world's first full-scale atomic powerplant becomes operational in Shippingport, Pennsylvania. -
Blackouts
The first maor blackouts plague northeast America -
National Environmnetal Policy Act Signed
President Johnson signes the National Environmental Policy Act -
Three Mile Island
An accident occurs at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant. -
Foreign Oil Dependence Recognized
President Reagan's Energy Security report outlines the growing dependence on foreign oil. -
Wind Power Initiative
The US announces the Wind Power Initiative, which aims to increase energy obtained from wind power through a ten year period. -
Bifouels Security Act Proposed
The Biofuels Security Act Bill (which is still under consideration) is proposed. It would phase out single-fuel vehicles in favor of those that could run on many fuels, which would require gas stations to cary biofuels (E-85) -
Renewable Energy Required in California
Governer Jerry Brown of California signs legislation requiring 33% of California energy to come from renewable sources by 2020. -
Energy Security Act Signed
The Energy Security Act is signed by President Carter. It consists of six major acts, all geared toward conservation of resources and harvesting of new clean energy.
