Energy Timeline

By lauren101t
  • Solar Engine was invented

    Solar Engine was invented

    John Ericsson invented and erected a solar engine that used parabolic trough construction.
  • First windmill to create electricity

    First windmill to create electricity

    Charles F. Brush used the first large windmill to generate electricity in Cleveland, Ohio.
  • Firsrt Turbine Station

    Firsrt Turbine Station

    The first turbine station opened in Chicago
  • First Air Pollution Control

    First Air Pollution Control

    Thomas Murray created the first air pollution control device.
  • Hydroelectric plants started

    Hydroelectric plants started

    FPC got licensed to start the Hydroelectic Plants.
  • First power plant to burn pulverized coal

    First power plant to burn pulverized coal

    Lakeside power plant in Wisconsin became the first power plant to burn coal.
  • TVA was created

    TVA was created

    TVA was created for electricity to small towns.
  • Boulder Dam was completed

    Boulder Dam was completed

    Boulder Dam was completed to have electricity.
  • Hydroelectric Dam began

    Hydroelectric Dam began

    The Nations largest Hydroelectric Dam began operatioin.
  • First Nuclear Power Plant

    First Nuclear Power Plant

    The first Nuclear Power Plant started generating electrictiy.