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Steam Power
In 1769 James Watt patented the first design of a steam engine. This engine made travel along rivers and eventually across oceans much more smooth and consistent.
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Energy use over time
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Industrial Revolution
Fuled by coal, this area in American History is full of key energy events like engins and pistons. Electric Power and oil were also commercially used during this period.
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Oil Boom and the decline of Coal
With Oil first being drilled in the State of Texas, and the resulting economic boom that came about because of it, its safe to say this was the start of oil as a major US enery player.
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Light Bulb
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Hover Dam Constructed
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Shippingport Atomic Power Station
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Geothermal Energy
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Three Mile Island Accident
Unfortunaly every good accompishment cant be without its setbacks. And this disaster was the worst Nuclear one In American History.
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Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System
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Rise of the Model T
While it was not affordable until later in the 20th Century, the Model T was revolutionary in energy use and consumption.
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