Sources of Energy Have you ever thought about how we get the energy to run the things we take for granite every single day. There are many sources of energy that that are used for transportation, heat, light, and the manufacturing of goods of all kinds. The development of science and civilization is closely linked to the availability of energy in useful forms. The seven main energy sources are fossil fuels, hydroelectric, solar power, win …showed first 75 words of 2753 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2753 total…has been prevented by the lower cost of natural gas and the efficiency of gas-fired generating plants. As costs continue to decline, the renewable energy market can be expected to grow, particularly if possible global warming trends continue to be linked with greenhouse gases such as those emitted by fossil fuels. Other factors are that increase interest in renewable energy include cost advantages in niche markets, regulatory pressures, customer service requirements, fuel flexibility, and security.