Benefits of Renewable Energy 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.

Through the use of generators, such as solar panels and wind turbines, renewable resources can be transformed into usable energy for entire cities or just single buildings. Renewable energy is also clean, meaning that it does not release greenhouse gasses or other harmful emissions.

#1: Wind Energy In its 2019 Wind Powers America Report, the American Wind Energy Association identifies wind as America’s top renewable, no-emissions energy source.

Nuclear energy produces radioactive waste A major environmental concern related to nuclear power is the creation of radioactive wastes such as uranium mill tailings, spent (used) reactor fuel, and other radioactive wastes. These materials can remain radioactive and dangerous to human health for thousands of years.

Radioisotopes, nuclear power process heat and non-stationary power reactors have essential uses across multiple sectors, including consumer products, food and agriculture, industry, medicine and scientific research, transport, and water resources and the environment.

Nuclear energy produces electricity that can be used to power homes, schools, businesses, and hospitals. The first nuclear reactor to produce electricity was located near Arco, Idaho.

Nuclear Power in the USA

• The USA is the world’s largest producer of nuclear power, accounting for more than 30% of worldwide nuclear generation of electricity.
• The country’s nuclear reactors produced 809 billion kWh in 2019, about 20% of total electrical output.

Recognized nuclear-weapon states

• United States.
• Russia (successor to the Soviet Union)
• United Kingdom.
• France.
• China.
• India.
• Pakistan.
• North Korea.