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U.S. Wind Engine Company Established
The U.S. Wind Engine Company was established and run by Daniel Halladay and John Burnham in 1850 but had it's first meeting on March 25, 1857. Info: http://www.bataviahistoricalsociety.org/usw.htm and http://www.energy.gov/eere/wind/history-wind-energy
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The World's First Hydroelectric Power Plant
The World's First Hydroelectric Power Plant begins operation in Appleton, Wisconsin constructed by H.J. Rogers. Info: http://www.americaslibrary.gov/jb/gilded/jb_gilded_hydro_1.html
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Atomic Energy Act of 1946
On August 1, 1946, President Truman signed the Atomic Energy Act of 1946 that passed the responsibilities of nuclear energy and weapons to the Atomic Energy Commission and went into
effect on January 1, 1947 Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomic_Energy_Act_of_1946
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Atomic Energy Act of 1946
The Atomic Energy Act of 1946 was activated on January 1, 1947. Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomic_Energy_Act_of_1946
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Atomic Energy Act of 1954
President Eisenhower signs the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 that facilitates and clarifies the regulation, disposal, and development of nuclear materials and facilities in the U.S. Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomic_Energy_Act_of_1954
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Economical Clean Energy
President Nixon announces to the American public about the goal "to complete a Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor demonstration plant by 1980" that will meet the growing demand of clean energy. Info: http://energy.gov/management/office-management/operational-management/history/doe-history-timeline/timeline-events-1
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Energy Policy and Conservation Act
President Ford signs the Energy Policy and Conservation Act that would increase supply and production of energy and gives the executive branch power to respond to disruptions in energy. This act established the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products, and Corporate Average Fuel Economy. Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_Policy_and_Conservation_Act
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The National Coal Council
The National Coal Council is established to "improve cooperation in areas of coal research, production, transportation, marketing, and use" Info: http://energy.gov/management/office-management/operational-management/history/doe-history-timeline/timeline-events-2
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Energy Policy Act of 1992
President Bush signs the Energy Policy Act of 1992 which implements a national energy strategy. This allows to "set goals, (create) mandates, and (amend) utility laws to increase clean energy use and improve overall energy efficiency". Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_Policy_Act_of_1992
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21 Century Grid
The White House announces that new public and private sectors will focus on ways to modernize the electric infrastructure of the U.S, implement new technologies, boost clean energy, and improve electric-grids. Info and Image: http://energy.gov/management/june-13-2011-building-21st-century-grid -
World's Largest Solar Power Plant Opens
The world's largest solar power plant opens in the desert of Southern California and has enough power to be able to provide energy for 160,000 average California homes. Info: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/02/10/worlds-largest-solar-plant-california-riverside-county/23159235/
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