Question 8 Flashcards
(6 cards)
How do we pay for renewable energy?
You have the option to purchase renewable electricity, either directly from your power supplier, from an independent clean power generator, or through renewable energy certificates.
How can we financially subsidize renewable energy resources?
Consumers can find financial incentives and assistance for energy efficient and renewable energy products and improvements in the form of rebates, tax credits, or financing programs.
How does the compare the compare to fossil fuels and nuclear subsidies?
Nuclear generates more than half of the country’s clean energy by using uranium instead of burning fossil fuels.
Do you feel that subsidies are appropriate in the energy industry?
Yes
If you feel that subsidies are okay what energy sources would you subsidize and why?
Wind, solar, and nuclear because wind and solar are renewable and nuclear is the cleanest.
How can we provide affordable clean energy to all communities around the globe?
Ensuring universal access to affordable electricity by 2030 means investing in clean energy sources such as solar, wind and thermal.