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Energy in the USA

By bwood60

  • Franklin and Electricity

    Franklin and Electricity
    Ben Franklin first discovers electricy in lightning.

  • Street Lights

    Street Lights
    Baltimore, Maryland is the first city to use street lamps powered by gas.

  • Electric Motor

    Electric Motor
    The first electric motor is invented by Michael Farady.

  • First Coal-Fired Power Station

    First Coal-Fired Power Station
    The first coal-fired power station is used to for lighting in houses and it was created by Thomas Edison.

  • First Hydroelectric Power Plant

    First Hydroelectric Power Plant
    The first hydroelectric power plant goes into operation in Appleton, Wisconsin.

  • First Solar Powered Motor

    First Solar Powered Motor
    The first solar powered motor was invented by H.E. Willsie and John Boyle.

  • Electric Refrigerator

    Electric Refrigerator
    The first electric refrigerator was sold to the public.

  • First Nuclear Power Plant

    First Nuclear Power Plant
    The first commercial nuclear power plant is opened in America.

  • First Wind Farm

    First Wind Farm
    The first wind farm was created in New Hampshire.

  • President Bush's State of the Union Address

    President Bush's State of the Union Address
    During President Bush's State of the Union Address, he emphasizes how important using alternative fuels will be for the future of America.