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Coal founded in Richmond, VA
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Scientists discover that applying electric current to water produced hydrogen and oxygen gases. This was called electrolysis.
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John D. Rockefeller forms Standard Oil and develops petroleum as a major energy source in the U.S. Standard Oil eventually becomes a monarchy, causing other oil industries to go out of business and being the sole provider of petroleum oil.
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The world's largest hydroelectric power plant is built.
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The first U.S. satellite in orbit utilized solar cells for power.
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Santa Barbara Oil Spill draws national attention.
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Congress passes act to stimulate development of hydrogen power.
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U.S. House prevents drilling for oil in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
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The worst coal ash spill in U.S. history occurs in Kingston, Tennessee.
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U.S. announces $467 million in recovery act funding for solar energy and geothermal energy development.
