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Over the past two decades, the price of many renewable energy technologies has declined by more than 60%. Over the past decade alone, the cost of wind-generated electricity has dropped by more than 80%.
This has to change. America cannot remain a world power in the 21st century while relying on 19th century fossil fuel technology to generate energy. Americans must demand cleaner, safer forms of energy, and use that energy more wisely. If we are going to curb global warming and protect the future of our children, we must make the transition to cleaner, renewable technologies. Up to Top HOME | Email Signup | About Us | Contact Us | Terms of Use | © 2008 Sierra Club |
Renewable energy and other
clean technologies offer the promise of meeting our energy needs while reducing smog, acid
rain, and global warming pollution, and while also strengthening our economy.
Despite
their advantages, renewable technologies are not being used to the extent possible. In the
US today, solar and wind energy account for less than 3% of all electricity generated. As
utilities seek deregulation of the electricity industry that share could get even smaller.
It is expected utilities will burn more coal and emit more pollution than ever as they
seek to maximize profits. At the same time, Congress has severely cut funding for research
into clean technology, preferring instead to fund oil exploration projects and experiments
into new ways to burn coal.