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Steam Engine
Coal was used to power the modern-day steam engine created by James Watt. -
Hyrdropower
Hydropower began to be used as electricity to power arc and incandescent lighting. -
Solar Energy
Charles Fritts created the first solar cell. -
Oil (Petroleum)
As the use of automobiles became more common, oil production increased to power the cars. -
Nuclear Power
Wilhelm Roentgen discovered X-rays. -
Geothermal Power
The first dry steam geothermal power plant was built in Tuscany, Italy. -
Electric Air Conditioning
Produced by W. Carrier in the U.S. -
Natural Gas Safety
Mercaptan began to be added to natural gas, giving it a rotten egg smell, so that leaks could be easily detected. -
Energy succession
Ethanol and natural gas had replaced most wood heat in homes and buildings. -
Energy Policy Act
Promoted the use of wind and other alternative energy sources.
