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In 1748, on an unlnown date, the commercial production of coal began in the United States. Production began around Richmond, Virginia.
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In 1752, Benjamin Franklin believed that electricity could be harnessed through lightning. He proved his theory correct by attaching a wire to a key and a kite and flying it during a lightning storm.
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In 1816, Baltimore, Maryland became the first US city to power stret lights with gas made from coal.
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Michael Farady invents the first electric motor in 1821. His invention has been improved, and newer versions are still around today.
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During the 1860s, wood is still a main source of fuel for many americans.
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Thomas Edison invented the light bulb in 1879, and he recieved the patent for it the next year.
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In 1882,the first hydroelectric power station opened in Wisconsin. It was the first time that powerwas created from running water.
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In October of 1908, Henry Ford created the first car. It could run on gas or ethanol and it was the Model T.
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Oil becomes the most popular source of energy in 1950.
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The first commercial nuclear power plant was created in 1957. It was located in Shippingport.Pennsylvania.
