What is renewable energy?

• Energy derived from sources that are local to your area.
  Many traditional systems use nonrenewable resources, such as coal and oil, to produce energy. Renewable energy mechanisms use self-replacing resources like sun and wind, so they're cleaner and more sustainable than traditional systems.
• Energy produced from sources that renew themselves in a short period of time.
  Many traditional systems use nonrenewable resources, such as coal and oil, to produce energy. Renewable energy mechanisms use self-replacing resources like sun and wind, so they're cleaner and more sustainable than traditional systems.
• Energy derived from steam-based systems.
  Many traditional systems use nonrenewable resources, such as coal and oil, to produce energy. Renewable energy mechanisms use self-replacing resources like sun and wind, so they're cleaner and more sustainable than traditional systems.