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Period: 500 to
first wind mills
The first windmills were developed in Persia for pumping water and grinding grain -
discover of natural gases in the new world
French explorers discovered Native Americans burning gases that were seeping into and around Lake Erie. -
first record of coal in the united states
The first record of coal in the United States was shown on a map prepared by Louis Joliet. -
Oil was discovered as a resource for Pennsylvania
A French military officer noted that Indians living near Fort Duquesne (now the site of Pittsburgh) set fire to an oil-slicked creek as part of a religious ceremony. As settlement by Europeans proceeded, oil was discovered in many places in northwestern Pennsylvania and western New York — to the frequent dismay of the well-owners, who were drilling for salt brine. -
Wood is at its height of use
Wood was the primary fuel for heating and cooking in homes and businesses, and was used for steam in industries, trains, and boats -
Wind Mill is improved with steal blades
Thomas O. Perry conducted over 5,000 wind experiments trying to build a better windmill. He invented the mathematical windmill, which used gears. -
First turbine station
The world's first all turbine station opened in Chicago. -
Nuclear energy overcomes oil
For the first time, nuclear energy generated more electricity than oil in the United States -
Ipod is launched
The first iPod,was launched by the Apple Corporation. -
The Energy Independence and Security Act
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 it
set renewable fuel standards requiring an increase in the use of natural gases
