In a previous post, we looked at the evolution of America’s energy supply, showing how the country’s energy mix has changed from 1776 until today. There were many changes in technology and society over this extended time period, and the changes are quite eye-opening. Wood dominated until steam engine technology developed, and coal took over. Then electricity was discovered, and that gave rose to generating power in all kinds of ways: nuclear, hydro, gas, wind, solar, and more.
Watch The U.S. Electricity Grid Evolve Before Your Eyes
Source: Synapse Energy, RenewEconomy