Energy Use in the United States

By CarrahLBeddingfield
  • Department of Energy Creation

    Department of Energy Creation

    President Jimmy Carter gives a speech motivating citizens to use less energy. Presidnet Carter also began the Department of Energy.

  • DOE Activation

    The Department of Energy was activated.
  • First Wind Farm

    First Wind Farm

    The first wind farm was established in New Hampshire.
  • Solar One

    Solar One

    The nations first solar thermal plant opened near Daggett, California.
  • Environemental Restoration and Waste Management

    Environemental Restoration and Waste Management

    Energy Secretary created the new office of the Environmental Restoration and Waste Management.
  • Energy Star

    Energy Star

    Energy Star was introduced by the US Environemental Protection Agency.

  • Solar Energy Research Facility

    The National Reneewable Energy Labratory created the most effienct government building.

  • Solar Two

    An upgrade of Solar One was created by the DOE.

  • The lasrgest rooftop solor panel

    Powerlight Corp. installs the largest rooftop solar panel system at the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, California.
  • Energy Bill

    Energy Bill

    Presidnet George Bush signed a comprehensive Energy Bill.