Energy

Key Historical U.S. Energy Events

By mallorydavis10

  • Electric Stove

    Electric Stove
    George B. Simpson created the "electro-heater' surface that was powered by batteries.

  • Hydroelectric power plant

    Hydroelectric power plant
    The worlds hydroelectric power plant that was located in Wisconsin

  • First Electric Company

    First Electric Company
    The first electric company in the United Stated was Westinghouse Electric Company. The name was later changed to Westinghouse Electric Corporation by George Westinghouse.

  • Gas

    Gas
    The first 24-hour drive in gas station opened in Pittsburg Pennsylvania.

  • TV Station

    TV Station
    The first tv station was aired. The station was broadcasted from Washington D.C.

  • First Computer

    First Computer
    The first computer was manufactured on February 14, 1946. It was designed by J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly.

  • Nuclear Energy

    Nuclear Energy
    The first energy from a nuclear reaction was produced.

  • Nuclear Power

    Nuclear Power
    The first Nuclear Power Plant goes into service in Shippingport, Pennsylvania.

  • Cellulosic Ethanol Plant

    Cellulosic Ethanol Plant
    The first cellulosic ethanol plant opened in Louisiana.

  • Car Charging Stations

    Car Charging Stations
    The first car charging station was opened in Norwich, Connecticut