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Coal Mining
Coal mining began in 1748 in Richmond, VA -
Lightning!
Ben Franklin discovered that lightning is electricity. This discovery led to research and development of electricity as a power source. -
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Industrial Revolution
The industrial revolution changed the US from a labour-based economy to a machine-based economy. -
Coal
Coal becomes the main fuel used by railway systems. -
Streetlamps
Baltimore, Maryland becomes the first city to use lamps lit by gas made from coal in the United States. -
Electric Motor
The electric motor was created by Michael Farady -
Oil Drilling
Edwin Drake successfully drills for oil in Pennsylvania. -
Wood
Wood is popular for heating both home and workplace alike. -
Coal-Fired Power Station
The first coal burning power station was created by Thomas Edison in NYC. It supplied electricity for households. -
Hydroelectric Plants
The first hydroelectric power station(Wisconsin) opens. It derived electricity from running water. -
Windmill
The first windmill used for power rather than milling was built by Danish inventor Poul La Cour. -
The Car!
The first car (The Model T) was created by Henry Ford. It ran on either gasoline or ethanol. -
Liquified Gas Plant
The first liquified gas plant opens in West Virginia. -
Refrigerator
Invention of the first electric refrigerator. -
Petroleum Refinery
The first petroleum refinery is founded by Shell in California. -
Oil
Because cars were so popular, oil becomes the most-used source of energy. -
Nuclear Power Plant
The first nuclear power plant goes into effect in Pennsylvania. It creates power by splitting atoms of uranium.
