Energy in US

By josephwaters
  • The first nuclar power plant goes into serviceiIn Shippingport, Pennsylvaina.

    The first nuclar power plant goes into serviceiIn Shippingport, Pennsylvaina.

  • Benjamin Franklin invented the lightening rod.

    Benjamin Franklin invented the lightening rod.

  • Thomas Davenport invented the electric motor.

    Thomas Davenport invented the electric motor.

  • The first commercially productive oil well was drilled at Titusville, Penn. by Edwin Drake and E. B. Bowditch.

    The first commercially productive oil well was drilled at Titusville, Penn. by Edwin Drake and E. B. Bowditch.

  • The telephone, invented by Alexander Graham Bell.

    The telephone, invented by Alexander Graham Bell.

  • Thomas Edison created first successful lightbulb.

    Thomas Edison created first successful lightbulb.

    Thomas Edison created first successful lightbulb.
  • The electric streetcar was invented by E.W. v. Siemens.

    The electric streetcar was invented by E.W. v. Siemens.

  • The first power line between the United States and Canada was opened at Niagara Falls.

    The first power line between the United States and Canada was opened at Niagara Falls.

  • The first wind farm in the U.S.was built in the early 1980s.

    The first wind farm in the U.S.was built in the early 1980s.

  • General Motors released the first mass produced electric car.

    General Motors released the first mass produced electric car.