Important Energy Events By JoshAllen Feb 13, 1911 Invention of Geothermal Energy Jun 7, 1956 Invention of Hydroelectricity Invented by Robert Moses. Feb 12, 1977 President Carter's Energy Speech President Carter brings Energy into the forefront of American political issues. Jan 1, 1980 Invention of Wind Farm Jan 1, 1980 Invention of Nuclear Energy Feb 13, 1982 First Solar Panels Mar 21, 1989 Exxon Valdez Oil Spill May 18, 1990 Invention of Electric Car Oct 22, 1992 Energy Star Created Feb 20, 2009 Obama Energy Reform
