Two types of energy sources exist: nonrenewable traditional resources, including fossil fuels, and renewable alternative fuels, such as wind and solar. Alternative energy sources are renewable, which means they can be replenished in a short period of time. Nuclear power is a nonrenewable resource because it is dependent on the use of uranium in its creation, but it is not a finite fossil fuel, such as coal, crude oil or natural gas.
Allowing access to domestic alternative energy resources and nuclear power as part of a comprehensive energy strategy would significantly reduce U.S. reliance on oil & natural gas imports, improve domestic energy security, diversify supply and increase economic development.
Alternative sources include:
- Biofuels
- Biodiesel
- Biopower
- Ethanol
- Geothermal
- Hydropower
- Nuclear
- Oceanic
- Solar
- Wind
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