Energy Firsts in the U.S. timeline

Jan 1, 1921

First Geothermal Power Plant

The world's first geothermal power plant is built in Florida
Jan 1, 1927

First Wind Turbines at Remote Farms

The first commercial wind turbines are sold to remote farms to generate energy.
Dec 1, 1942

First Controlled Nuclear Chain Reaction

The first controlled nuclear chain reaction takes place.
Dec 20, 1951

First Nuclear Power Reactor is Built

The first nuclear power reactor that generated electricity is built in Idaho.
Jan 1, 1958

First U.S. Satellite to Use Solar Cells

The first U.S. satellite to use solar cells for power is put into orbit.
Jan 1, 1960

First Geothermal Electric Plant

The first commercial geothermal electric plant in the U.S. is built in California.
Jan 31, 1978

First Solar Powered Village

The first solar powered village in the world is founded in Arizona (Tohono O'odham Reservation).
Dec 1, 1980

First Wind Farm

The world's first wind farm is built in New Hampshire.
Jan 1, 1981

First Solar-Thermal Power Plant Opens

The first large-scale solar-thermal power plant (Solar One) begins operation in Daggett, California.
Feb 27, 2003

First Zero Emissions Coal Power Plant

The plans for the world's first zero emissions coal power plant (FutureGen) is announced.
Jan 31, 2013

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First Geothermal Power Plant

First Wind Turbines at Remote Farms

First Controlled Nuclear Chain Reaction

First Nuclear Power Reactor is Built

First U.S. Satellite to Use Solar Cells

First Geothermal Electric Plant

First Solar Powered Village

First Wind Farm

First Solar-Thermal Power Plant Opens

First Zero Emissions Coal Power Plant

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