(A) Phase out nuclear power subsidies
(B) Create policies to encourage governments to purchase renewable energy
devices
(C) Assess penalties or taxes on continuous use of coal and oil
(D) Decrease fuel-efficiency standards for cars, appliances, and HVAC
(Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems
(E) Create tax incentives for independent power producers
- At today’s rate of consumption, known U.S. oil reserves will be depleted in
about
(A) 100 years
(B) 50 years
(C) 25 years
(D) 10 years
(E) 3 years
- Which country currently ranks number one in both coal reserves and the
use of coal as an energy source?
(A) Russian Federation
(B) United States
(C) China
(D) India
(E) Brazil
- The lowest average generating cost (cents per kWh) comes from what
energy source?
(A) Large hydroelectric facilities
(B) Geothermal
(C) Nuclear
(D) Solar photovoltaic
(E) Coal
- The fastest-growing renewable energy resource today is
(A) nuclear
(B) coal
(C) wind
