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Evolution of Energy

By MaddieMes
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    Historical Events

  • Ben Franklin discovers electricity

    Ben Franklin discovers electricity
    Ben Franklin discovered electricity during a storm by tying a key to a kite.

  • Coal becomes primary fuel for locamotives

    Coal becomes primary fuel for locamotives
    The coal industry begins taking shape and coal is a primary source for energy.

  • First Electric Moter

    First Electric Moter
    The first electric moter was invented by Thomas Davenport.

  • First commercial oil well drilled

    First commercial oil well drilled
    Edwin Drake drilled the first commercial oil well in Pennsylvania.

  • First solar power system developed in France

    First solar power system developed in France
    Augustine Mouchot developed the First solar power system in France in fear that the fossil fuels (coal) would run out.

  • First Electric Plant Built by Thomas Edison in New York

    First Electric Plant Built by Thomas Edison in New York

  • First Windmill to Generate Electricity Developed in Cleveland, Ohio

    First Windmill to Generate Electricity Developed in Cleveland, Ohio

  • First use of geothermal energy

    First use of geothermal energy
    The first use of geothermal energy to heat buildings in Boise, Idaho.

  • First power lines

    First power lines
    The first power line between the United States and Canada was opened at Niagara Falls.

  • Wills Carrier invents electric air conditioning

    Wills Carrier invents electric air conditioning
    Wills Carrier (from the United States) invents the electric air conditioner.