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Energy Timeline

By brittanyrowell
  • Jan 1, 1000

    Persians build first windmills as an energy source.

    Persians build first windmills as an energy source.

  • British discover how to cook coal (1600s-1700s)

    British discover how to cook coal (1600s-1700s)

  • Commercial production of coal begins in Virginia.

    Commercial production of coal begins in Virginia.

  • Ben Franklin discovers lightning is electricity.

    Ben Franklin discovers lightning is electricity.

  • Coal becomes THE fuel used by railroads, and enters the home as a fuel source.

    Coal becomes THE fuel used by railroads, and enters the home as a fuel source.

  • First natural gas well is drilled in New York.

    First natural gas well is drilled in New York.

  • First oil well drilled in Pennsylvania.

    First oil well drilled in Pennsylvania.

  • First solar power system developed in France.

    First solar power system developed in France.

  • First use of geothermal energy in Idaho.

    First use of geothermal energy in Idaho.

  • First nuclear power plants are built in the U.S.

    First nuclear power plants are built in the U.S.

  • Scientists find evidence of harmful effects of fossil fuels.

    Scientists find evidence of harmful effects of fossil fuels.