Energy Timeline By mouni789 Jan 1, 1700 Wood used for heating and lighting Wood commonly used for heating and lighting Period: Jan 1, 1700 to Jun 23, 2011 ENERGY USAGE Jun 1, 1750 Developed steam engine Jan 1, 1800 Natural gas used for lighting Jan 1, 1885 Coal used for heating homes in US Jan 1, 1900 Use of electricity for lighting and appliances in US Jan 1, 1920 Model T cars manufactured Jan 1, 1950 Electricity and natural gas used for heating US homes Jun 23, 2011 More than 1/3 of US has computers and 99% has color TVs
