|
|
Article: Renewable energy power for tomorrow.
- Article from:
- The Futurist
- Article date:
- May 1, 1989
- Author:
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1989 World Future Society. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
Renewable Energy
POWER FOR TOMORROW
Renewable energy is making a surprisingly significant contribution to U.S. energy needs and the U.S. economy. Renewable energy sources today supply enough energy each year to run the United States for one month. That's about $18 billion worth of energy. In terms of electricity, renewable energy sources supply enough energy to power 58 million homes for a year. Renewable energy is making a bigger contribution than synfuels, clean coal, fuel cells, or even nuclear power.
Yet it is easy to overlook renewable energy's accomplishments. This is partially because it is difficult to demonstrate renewable ...