Skip Navigation

Sign In or Register

West-virginia-encyclopedia-text

Hydroelectricity

Go back to Hydroelectricity

1900

Water power began being used for the production of electricity in West Virginia, at Kanawha Falls

Other events that happened on or around 1900

1924

Cheat Lake construction began, created primarily for the production of electricity

Other events that happened on or around 1924

1999

The 42-megawatt facility on the Ohio River at Belleville began producing electricity

Other events that happened on or around 1999

2001

The 80-megawatt power station on the Summersville Dam went into use

Other events that happened on or around 2001

2002

Glen Ferris ceased generating hydroelectric energy

Other events that happened on or around 2002

2002

Coal accounted for 98% of fuel for electric generation in West Virginia

Other events that happened on or around 2002


View Articles by Existing Key Dates or Specify Your Own Date Range

West Virginia Humanities Council | 1310 Kanawha Blvd E | Charleston, WV 25301 Ph. 304-346-8500 | © 2024 All Rights Reserved

About e-WV | Our Sponsors | Help & Support | Contact Us The essential guide to the Mountain State can be yours today! Click here to order.