renewable energies- USA breakdown
Us renewable energy use is dismal and pathetic I think
USA energy break down is:
- 83% fossil fuels
9% nuclear
8% renewable
Wind is the fastest growing source in America but still only contributes .7% of total energy used. It is projected by 2030 to reach 14%.
The remainder of the renewable energy breakdown is:
- 34%hydroelectric
- 5% geothermal
- 50% biomass
- 1% solar
There are projections for all sectors to grow in the coming years however is still laughable compared to other developed countries especially considering the consumption rate is the highest. Incentives, grants and credits are encouraging the public and private sectors to convert. However, large corporation that exceed their emission and consumption allotment are opt to purchase renewable energy certificates that allow them to “offset,” usage but really just allow for them to pay out of their pollution. Overall, America is lagging and should be doing a lot more to further their renewable energy use.
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03 Nov 2011
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Lauren Musiello
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