Mar 13, 2025 · Learn about clean energy, the impact of energy on the environment, and U.S. electricity generation. Clean energy includes renewable energy, energy efficiency and combined heat and power.

Dec 10, 2020 · The world faces two energy problems: most of our energy still produces greenhouse gas emissions, and hundreds of millions lack access to energy.

Mar 25, 2025 · Our energy system is vulnerable to a wide range of climate change impacts. These include rising temperatures and heat waves, cold and snow events, severe drought, intense rainfall, sea level rise, hurricanes, and wildfires.

Dec 27, 2024 · Changes in energy production and consumption will significantly impact society, affecting economic stability, public health, and global energy trends. As communities adopt renewable sources like solar and wind, their daily lives will improve.

Renewable energy sources can be replenished within human lifespans. Examples include solar, wind, and biomass energy. Non-renewable energy is finite and cannot be replenished within a human timescale. Examples include nuclear energy …

Sep 9, 2023 · The production, delivery, and use of energy sources can have effects on the environment. The type and size of the effects vary. Last reviewed: September 9, 2023. A list of links to EIA's overviews of the environmental effects of different energy sources.

Nov 2, 2022 · The higher the amount of our energy use is renewable, the less we’ll rely on imported energy, and the more we’ll contribute to U.S. energy independence. Renewable energy sources can help us minimize the geo-political risks associated with fossil fuels, from trade disputes to political instability to pricing wars, which are often rooted in ...