Energy Use in the United States

By octopus103

  • US Constitution ratified

    Wood is the primary fuel source.

  • First steam locomotive

    First steam locomotive
    Date is a rough estimate.

  • Lightbulb invented

    Lightbulb invented

  • First hydroelectric dam in the U.S.

    First hydroelectric dam in the U.S.
    Date is a rough estimate.

  • First wind turbine

    First wind turbine
    Date is a rough estimate.

  • First solar energy company founded

    First solar energy company founded
    Date is a rough estimate.

  • Ford Model T released (first commercially available car)

    Ford Model T released (first commercially available car)
    Date is a rough estimate. The Model T ran on ethanol.

  • First geothermal well

    First geothermal well
    Date is a rough estimate.

  • First nuclear reactor

    First nuclear reactor
    Date is a rough estimate.

  • First commercial solar cell released

    First commercial solar cell released
    Date is a rough estimate.

  • First hybrid car available in the U.S. (Prius)

    First hybrid car available in the U.S. (Prius)
    Precise date unknown.

  • Today