Energy

Energy Use in the United States

By tayhay00

  • Coal

    Coal
    The first commercial U.S. coal production began near Richmond, Virginia.

  • Natural Gas

    Natural Gas
    The first well was drilled by William Hart in Fredonia, New York.

  • Oil

    Oil
    First Oil Well Drilled in Pennsylvania

  • Geothermal Energy

    Geothermal Energy
    First use of geothermal energy to heat buildings in Idaho.

  • Natural Gas Act

    Natural Gas Act
    The U.S. government first regulated the natural gas industry in 1938.

  • Solar Energy

    Solar Energy
    The U.S. Department of Energy launches the Solar Energy Research Institute.

  • Altering Current

    Altering Current
    Tesla invents an AC system to electrical generation

  • Nuclear Power Begins

    Nuclear Power Begins
    First nuclear power plant built in PA

  • Nuclear Power Stalls

    Nuclear Power Stalls
    Three Mile Island accident in PA stalls nuclear power development.

  • Solar Power

    Solar Power
    The world’s largest solar thermal facility, located in Kramer Junction,California, was commissioned