Energy Timeline By rileyr7 Jan 1, 1748 Production of Coal May 10, 1752 Beginning of Electricity Jan 1, 1800 1st electric Battery Jan 1, 1816 First Street Light LIt by gas Oct 22, 1879 The light bulb begins Sep 30, 1882 1st hydroelectric power plant May 13, 1903 1st succesful gas turbine Jun 23, 1920 Federal Power Commission (FPC) Established May 26, 1958 1st nuclear reactor for commercial use Jan 1, 2006 President Bush takes a stand for an alternative fuel source
