What are the advantages of renewable resources
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Advantages of renewable energy
Advantages of renewable energyRenewable energy won't run out.
Advantages of renewable energyRenewable energy won't run out.Maintenance requirements are lower.
Advantages of renewable energyRenewable energy won't run out.Maintenance requirements are lower.Renewables save money.
Advantages of renewable energyRenewable energy won't run out.Maintenance requirements are lower.Renewables save money.Renewable energy has numerous health and environmental benefits.
Advantages of renewable energyRenewable energy won't run out.Maintenance requirements are lower.Renewables save money.Renewable energy has numerous health and environmental benefits.Renewables lower reliance on foreign energy sources.
Advantages of renewable energyRenewable energy won't run out.Maintenance requirements are lower.Renewables save money.Renewable energy has numerous health and environmental benefits.Renewables lower reliance on foreign energy sources.Higher upfront cost.
Advantages of renewable energyRenewable energy won't run out.Maintenance requirements are lower.Renewables save money.Renewable energy has numerous health and environmental benefits.Renewables lower reliance on foreign energy sources.Higher upfront cost.Intermittency.
Advantages of renewable energyRenewable energy won't run out.Maintenance requirements are lower.Renewables save money.Renewable energy has numerous health and environmental benefits.Renewables lower reliance on foreign energy sources.Higher upfront cost.Intermittency.Storage capabilities.
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Generating energy that produces no greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels and reduces some types of air pollution.
Diversifying energy supply and reducing dependence on imported fuels.
Creating economic development and jobs in manufacturing, installation, and more.
Solar (photovoltaic, solar thermal)
Wind
Biogas (e.g., landfill gas/wastewater treatment digester gas)
Geothermal
Biomass
Low-impact hydroelectricity
Emerging technologies - wave and tidal power
Local governments can lead by example by generating energy on–site, purchasing green power, or purchasing renewable energy. Using a combination of renewable energy options can help meet local government goals especially in some regions where availability and quality of renewable resources vary.
Options for using renewable energy include:
Generating renewable energy on-site using a system or device at the location where the power is used (e.g., PV panels on a state building, geothermal heat pumps, biomass-fueled combined heat and power).
Purchasing green power through through renewable energy certificates (RECs) - also known as green tags, green energy certificates, or tradable renewable certificates – that represent the technology and environmental attributes of electricity generated from renewable resources.
Purchasing renewable energy from an electric utility through a green pricing or green marketing program, where buyers pay a small premium in exchange for electricity generated locally from green power resources.
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Benefits of Renewable Energy
Environmental and economic benefits of using renewable energy include:
Generating energy that produces no greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels and reduces some types of air pollution
Diversifying energy supply and reducing dependence on imported fuels
Creating economic development and jobs in manufacturing, installation, and more
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Implementing On-site Renewable Energy Projects
On-site power generation provides local governments with the most direct access to renewable energy. In addition to the overall benefits, on-site projects also provide a hedge against financial risks and improve power quality and supply reliability.
However, local governments considering on-site generation may face possible technical, financial, and regulatory challenges. To overcome these challenges, local governments can:
Assess the availability of local renewable resources
Consider the costs of different renewable technologies
Examine the aggregate costs and benefits of on-site green power
Consider permitting requirements for locations where the facility could be sited
Involve local stakeholders, particularly concerning siting
Assess available sources of financing and other incentives
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Tools and Resources
General Renewable Energy
Biomass/Biogas
Solar
Wind
General Renewable Energy
Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE)
DSIRE EXITis a comprehensive source of information on the status of state programs and incentives promoting renewable energy, including information on financial incentives and net metering policies, as well as related awareness and investment programs.
Guide to Purchasing Green Power
EPA's Guide to Purchasing Green Power provides current and potential buyers of green power with information about green power purchasing. The Guide includes information about the different types of green power products, the benefits of green power purchasing, and how to capture the greatest benefit from your purchase. The Guide is the product of a cooperative effort between the EPA, the U.S. Department of Energy, the World Resources Institute, and the Center for Resource Solutions.
Local Government Climate and Energy Strategy Series
The Local Government Strategy Series provide a comprehensive, straightforward overview of local government greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction strategies. Staff can use these guides to plan, implement, and evaluate climate and energy projects. Each guide provides an overview of project benefits, policy mechanisms, investments, key stakeholders, and other implementation considerations. Examples and case studies are incorporated throughout the guides. Topics covered in the guides include energy efficiency, transportation, urban planning and design, solid waste and materials management, and renewable energy.
RE-Powering America's Land
RE-Powering America's Land is a voluntary EPA program provides mapping, screening and decision-support tools and guidance to support siting renewable energy on potentially contaminated lands, landfills, and mine sites.
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