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| − | '''Alternative energy''' refers to energy sources that are renewable and do not pollute the environment (solar, wind, geothermal). However, alternative energy is often more expensive than conventional energy sources, and only federal subsidies make it cost-effective.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/29/business/energy-environment/29renew.html ''New York Times'' Online]: Cost Works Against Alternative Energy, March 2009.</ref> | + | '''Alternative energy''' (also referred to as '''renewable energy''') refers to energy sources that are renewable and do not pollute the environment (solar, wind, geothermal). However, alternative energy is often more expensive than conventional energy sources, and only federal subsidies make it cost-effective.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/29/business/energy-environment/29renew.html ''New York Times'' Online]: Cost Works Against Alternative Energy, March 2009.</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:54, November 10, 2009
Alternative energy (also referred to as renewable energy) refers to energy sources that are renewable and do not pollute the environment (solar, wind, geothermal). However, alternative energy is often more expensive than conventional energy sources, and only federal subsidies make it cost-effective.[1]
References
- ↑ New York Times Online: Cost Works Against Alternative Energy, March 2009.