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Dutch Build Windmills
The Dutch developed the windmill which ground spices, and sawed wood -
Electric Battery
First electric battery invented by Alessandro Volta. The “volt” is named in his honor -
California Electric Light Company founded
The California Electric Company is known as the first company to provide and sell electricty to San Francisco! -
First Electric Plant Built in New York
Thomas Edison built the first commercial electric utility -
Hydropower
The world's first hydroelectric power plant began operation in Wisconsin. -
Electric Vacuum Cleaner
Electric vacuum cleaner – J. Spangler. -
Nuclear Energy
The first U.S. town is powered by nuclear energy -
Wind Energy
Rock Port, MO becomes the first town to be completely powered by wind energy -
Solar Power
The first U.S. town of Babcock Ranch in Florida is powered by solar energy.
