Timeline of Energy Use In the US

By Hottie
  • First Steam Engine Produced

    First Steam Engine Produced

    Thomas Newcomen invented the first steam enigne. The date is not exact.

  • Electricity is Discovered

    Benjamin Franklin discovered electricity during a thunderstorm using a kite and a steel rod.
  • First Electric Light Bulb Created

    First Electric Light Bulb Created

    Thomas Edison created the first light bulb in Melano Park, New Jersey.
  • Electric Telegraph is Invented in US

    Electric Telegraph is Invented in US

    David Alter created the first electric telegraph in the US in Pennsylvania
  • First Electric Motor Produced

    First Electric Motor Produced

    Michael Faraday invented the first electric motor. The date is not exact.
  • First Oil Well in US

    First Oil Well in US

    Pennsylvania Rock Oil Company created the first oil well. It was obviously in Pennsylvania
  • First Automobile Invented

    First Automobile Invented

    Henry Ford invented the first automobile.
  • First Wind Turbine is Invented

    First Wind Turbine is Invented

    Charles Brush invented the first wind turbine in Cleveland, Ohio.
  • First Silicon Solar Cell Invented

    First Silicon Solar Cell Invented

    Russell Ohl invented the first silicon solar cell.
  • Nuclear Fusion is Discoverd

    Nuclear Fusion is Discoverd

    Two men, Atkinsons and Houtermans discovered nuclear fusion.