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Renewable Energy Basics

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Understand the Basics of Renewable Energy...
The United States currently relies heavily on coal, oil, and natural gas for its energy. Fossil fuels are nonrenewable, that is, they draw on finite resources that will eventually dwindle, becoming too expensive or too environmentally damaging to retrieve. In contrast, renewable energy resources—such as wind and solar energy—are constantly replenished and will never run out. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory offers a comprehensive round-up that's easy to digest. More>