timeline of energy use in the U.S

By tkersey16
  • "Invention" of Energy
    Jan 1, 600

    "Invention" of Energy

    Thales of Miletus recorded the effect of static electricity on his body. (600 BC)
  • Period: Jan 1, 600 to

    timeline of energy use in the U.S.

    starts at 600 BC and dates with January 1st have unknown dates
  • Circuit Breakthrough

    Circuit Breakthrough

    William Watson showed how a Leyden jar could be discharged through a circuit. The understanding of the terms 'current' and 'circuit' proved to be a breakthrough to further experimentation.
  • Lightning and Electricity

    Lightning and Electricity

    Benjamin Franklin promoted his theory, that lightning was electrical through his experiment of flying a kite during lightning.
  • First light bulb

    First light bulb

    Humphry Davy created the first incandescent light by passing the current through a thin strip of platinum.
  • Biodiesel Created

    Biodiesel Created

    E. Duffy and J. Patrick produced first biodiesel from vegetable oil.
  • First Petroleum Use

    First Petroleum Use

    Petroleum was first commercially used in Pennsylvania.
  • Longer Light Bulb

    Longer Light Bulb

    Thomas Edison files for the patent for the longer light bulb that could burn for more than 1200 hours.
  • Biodiesel Engine Created

    Biodiesel Engine Created

    Rudolf Diesel demonstrated the ability and potential of his diesel engine on August 10, 1883 at Augsburg, Germany.
  • Fluorescent Lamp Improvement

    Fluorescent Lamp Improvement

    Together with Friedrich Meyer and Hans Spanner, Edmund Germer patented an experimental fluorescent lamp in 1927.
  • First Solar Car

    First Solar Car

    Alan Freeman constructed the first solar car. He actually road registered it.