Energy History

In what year did the first power plant produce electricity? Bonus points if you know where in the country it was located.

A)  1858
B)  1882
C)  1901
D)  1912

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Pictured in the two drawings above is the first Edison Electric Lighting Station on Pearl Street in Manhattan, New York circa 1882. At the time, it provided enough power to illuminate 80 light bulbs.