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First nuclear power reactor built in Idaho to generate electricity.
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First commercial scale geothermal electric plants in the U.S. built in California.
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Federal involvement in wind energy promtoion advances wind energy technology.
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World's first wind farm built in New Hampshire.
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Act passed in congress to stimulate hydrogen power development.
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Hydrogen Future Act of 1996 is passed to further hydrogen power development.
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National biofuel plan unveiled.
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Contains billions of dollars for renewable energy and energy efficiency developments.
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First framework for wind energy development on the U.S. outer continental shelf announced.
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U.S. announces $467 million in recovery act funding for solar and geothermal energy development.
