U.S. Renewable Electricity Generation Resources and Challenges

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Government Division

Contributor:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Energy conservation.

Public works.

Wind power.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2011

Summary:

Analyzes prospects, opportunities, and challenges for renewable energy sources to increase their contribution to the electric power sector. Summarizes U.S. electricity generation potential from wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric, ocean-hydrokinetic, and biomass sources of renewable energy. Assesses U.S. renewable electricity generation potential and how renewables might satisfy electric power sector demand. Discusses technical, operational, and economic challenges that might limit large-scale renewable electricity generation deployment. Includes tables and graphs

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Government Division. U.S. Renewable Electricity Generation

Publisher Number:

CRS-2011-GVF-0502

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license