Renewable Energy in the United States
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NationalAtlas.gov tells you about the some of the renewable energy sources used in the United States that we will learn about in this unit. These include wind power, solar power, biomass power, geothermal power, and hydropower. For each kind of energy source there is a small summary of how it works and its use around the country.
What is Renewable Energy?
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A description of renewable energy by the Energy Information Administration (EIA). It is a concise definition of these energy sources and contains the different types of renewable energy, their usage, and incentives to using them.
Trends in Renewable Energy
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This site gives a summary of the changes in renewable energy in the United States. Produced by the Energy Information Administration (EIA). It tells how renewable energy consumption has changed in the United States over time, using text and graphs.
2006 U.S. Renewable Energy Statistics
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The Energy Information Administration (EIA) gives statistics about renewable energy use in the United States. It gives specific figures and facts about renewable energy in the U.S. during 2006 and has helpful tables and graphs to help you visualize the information.