U.S. ENERGY TIMELINE

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  • Coal Production begins in Richmond, Virginia.

    Coal Production begins in Richmond, Virginia.
    US coal production begins in Richmond, VA.

  • Ben Frankin invents lightening rod, proves lightening is electricity with the famous kite experiment.

    Ben Frankin invents lightening rod, proves lightening is electricity with the famous kite experiment.

  • Street Lights lit with gas made from coal - Baltimore, Maryland.

    Street Lights lit with gas made from coal - Baltimore, Maryland.

  • Thomas Davenport invents the Electric Motor

    Thomas Davenport invents the Electric Motor

  • Edwin Drake drills first oil well (69 feet) - Titusville, Pennslyvania

    Edwin Drake drills first oil well (69 feet) - Titusville, Pennslyvania

  • Thomas Edison opens Pearl Street Power Station, NYC, the first central electric generating power station.

    Thomas Edison opens Pearl Street Power Station, NYC, the first central electric generating power station.

  • First Hydroelectric Power Plant opens in Wisconsin.

    First Hydroelectric Power Plant opens in Wisconsin.

  • Henry Ford's Model T, runs on gas or ethanol, opens up travel in the US.

    Henry Ford's Model T, runs on gas or ethanol, opens up travel in the US.

  • Shell's Martinez Refinery, first modern petroleum refinery, California.

    Shell's Martinez Refinery, first modern petroleum refinery, California.

  • First Photovoltaic System, solar cell module used in space, built by Bell Labs.

    First Photovoltaic System, solar cell module used in space, built by Bell Labs.

  • First Commercial Nuclear Power Plant officially opens in Shippingport, Pennslyvania.

    First Commercial Nuclear Power Plant officially opens in Shippingport, Pennslyvania.