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First commercial scale Hydroelectricl plant is built
In a town by the name of Appleton Wisconsion, this event had made history for being an engenieering masterpiece for its time. This plant would serve a system of private and commercial customers. -
First windmill is developed in US
The first windmill is developed by Charels F Brush is Cleveland Ohio. This was the first use of a large windmill to produce electricity. It was a lard 17 meters in diamater -
First Geothermal Plant is Built
A geothermal well was drilled by John D Grant of California. He ran a direct-current generator which was used to provide electricity for lighting. Although this plant was not successful becaus ethe materials used could not with stanjd the energy, this even still made history. -
Hoover Dam is built
Hoover Dam was the worlds largest hydroelectric power plant of its time, until 1948. This dam is built in the Colorado river, in Arizona. This is an engineering master piece and is a great tourist area. -
First Nuclear Power Reactor to Generate Electricity Built in Idaho
For the first time, a nuclear reactor produced useful electricity in south western Idaho. This project took 16 hard working men and staff to complete- a phenomonal occurance for its time. -
First Silicon solar panel is developed
Gerald Pearson, Daryl Chapin and Calvin Fuller developed a silicon solar cell that was able to generate an electric current. This was thought to have been the beginning of a new era that would lead to the realization taking full advantage of the power of the sun. -
OPEC forms organization
OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting countries) formed at a meeting in Baghdad, Iraq in order to unfiy the petroleum policies of member countries. This would ensure stable pirces and stable sources -
Carters Speech
This speech, given by president Carter is famous for talking about the changes our country must make to lower energy usage. He tells us that due to the declination of oil and we must immediately resort to using renewable energy sources such as solar power. He said "If we fail to act soon, we will face an economic, social and political crisis that will threaten our free institutions." -
Federal Surface Mining Control Act signs to lessen impacts of mining
This act signed to lessen their enviromental impacts of coal mining in 1977 when it was recognized that attention was needed to protect society from mining conditions. This also would revive abondoned mines. -
President Obama issues USDA to expand access to biofuels
President obama was trying to accelerate alternative energy usage that would insure a steady supply, and transport of biofuels. This project took $786.5 million in funding. Also, complanies are working to accelerate the process by which automobiles are able to run by biofuels.
