Future development direction

of energy technology

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Types of energy Coal

- most energy that are used nowadays - around 25% of the energy that used. - give out some gases like so2, co2, etc - damage the environment

Types of energy Wind power (renewable energy)

Usually built together on wind farm

growing at the rate of 30% annually Can generate electronic

Types of energy
Hydroelectric power
- elimination of the cost of fuel

- produces the least amount of Co2

- no imports are needed

Types of energy
Solar power (renewable energy)
Energy from the sun

A good generator for energy

No greenhouse gases release

Types of energy Biofuels

- derived from common agricultural staples or waste.
- Increased domestic production of these fuels could reduce US expenditure on foreign oil and improve energy security.

- Create job and business opportunities.

- Can be applied on vehicles: motor vehicles are designed to run on ethanol blends.

- Reduce the emission of greenhouse gases

Raise energy efficiency

- By different types of energy efficiency innovations

for example: efficient water heaters

improved refrigerators compact fluorescent lights

smart windows
- But some have found these to be very cost-effective. - These innovations can provide a better and less expensive service.

advanced windows
- save on heating and cooling expenses. - make the work-place or home more comfortable.

efficient vehicles
- emit less pollutants
- improving health -saving on medical costs to the individual and to society - save on fuel purchases

Also improved quality of life!!

Raise energy efficiency

By energy efficiency action plans Action plans The Energy Efficiency and National Action Plan
Conservation Block Grants for Energy Efficiency program

Aims

- provide grants for projects - lays out a proposed that reduce total energy use energy efficiency action and fossil fuel emissions. plan for state policy makers. - improve energy efficiency nationwide.

Increase energy output

Development of Alternative Energy Has Broad Appeal

Coastal oil drilling

- Opening up coastal areas in the mid and southern Atlantic as well as in the Arctic off Alaska's coastline. Other areas, including the Pacific coast would remain off limits to oil firms. Positive effect: increase energy output. Negative effects: damages home of endangered wildlife and pristine beaches. For politicians, they also oppose, fearing its effects on tourism.

Trough international cooperation

US China energy cooperation programme (ECP)
- develop clean energy project - >22 companies are founding members of the program - include collaborative projects involving renewable energy, smart grids, electric vehicles, green buildings, combined heat and power and energy efficiency.

- Both China and the USA cooperate together to increase energy output through developing clean energy project (ECP).

Reduce the cost in developing different types of energy

-Energy budget: The 2012 budget that Obama submitted has increased by 70% over the 2011 allocation for federal research and development activities related to renewable energy. -Solar energy: $457 million -Biofuels and biomass: $341 million

-Geothermal energy: $102 million

Public investment
- can enable the development of infrastructure projects through the use of public funds, grants, loans or other financing options. - provide a means for allocating the capital necessary for the development of renewable energy technologies.

Promote social development

The Commercialization Team of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) works to bridge the gap between research and development (R&D) - Create business opportunities. - Increase energy output, increase productivity, boost the economy.

Lessen the damages on environment

- Reduce greenhouse gas emission by:

1.Legislative policy: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050.

2.Signing the Kyoto Protocol

3.Obama Administration has promised to take specific action towards mitigation of climate change.
4. engage in large-scale afforestation

- Recycling waste:

1. reduce methane emissions from landfills and greenhouse gas emissions from incinerators.
2. recycling saves energy - Improving transport systems: 1. develop mass transmit systems

2. encouraging the use of public transport

Sustainable development
- By using renewable energy: hydroelectric energy, solar energy and biofuels. - Use green energy - Control population growth so as to reduce the demand for fossil fuels. - Develop technologies that are environmentally friendly.