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Wood Use
During the 1700's wood was commonly used because it was easy to get, and can be consumed on demand. -
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History of energy use in the US
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Animals and renewables
Animals were mainly used around this time for transportation and power. Small water mills also produced power for people. -
Coal
Coal provided more heat than wood, and occupied a smaller volume. With these benefits, people began to use them more. -
Oil
Oil had a cost that competed with coal, so oil was starting to be used. -
Natrual Gas
Natrual gas, like oil, was a cleaner fuel, and surpassed coal -
Nuclear Energy
Nuclear energy began to grow rapidly around the 1950s, but accidents have caused some concerns. -
Hydropower
Hydropower is the use of water to produce energy. -
wind power
Wind power uses wind turbines to create energy, and is best used in rural areas. -
Biomass
Biomass is the energy that comes from plant and plant derived materials. -
Solar energy
Solar energy is the use of sophisticated technology to harnass the sun's energy, and convert it to electricity.
