Sustainable Energy Technologies
Sustainable energy technologies are essential contributors to world energy security, reducing dependence on fossil fuel resources, and providing opportunities for mitigating greenhouse gases. The generation and use of energy are becoming increasingly efficient and clean, with increasing use of renewable energy sources. The energy market is also changing as a result of internationalization and liberalization.
We can rely on sustainable energy resources; in fact, the technical potential of wind, clean biomass, and geothermal resources is many times greater than our current total electricity consumption. We could generate many times our current electricity usage from sustainable energy sources such as wind and clean biomass. Additionally, conservative estimates suggest that energy efficiency programs could reduce our electricity use by 18 to 28 percent. Rather than import coal and rely on outdated fossil fuels, we should harness its homegrown sources of sustainable energy, including wind, solar and biomass, and lead the development of energy for the 21st Century.
Investing in energy efficiency and sustainable technologies such as wind and solar power boosts local economies and creates jobs. Moreover, investing in sustainable energy technologies and energy efficiency helps to diversify the electricity market and reduces consumer dependence on coal and natural gas, thereby saving consumers money and shielding them from fluctuations in market prices.