Information About Renewable Energy

Useful Resources

About Renewable Energy Resources: Wind, Solar, Geothermal, Biomass

Renewable Energy Atlas of the West

Check out the renewable energy resources in your area with the EnergyAtlas.org online map tool.

And get maps of renewable resources for your state:

A Balanced Energy Plan

Read Western Resource Advocates' vision for a cleaner energy future.

Why Renewable Energy Development is Important for the Region

The Western United States is home to five of the ten fastest growing states in the country. This growth will greatly increase demand for electricity across the region over the next decade. Renewable resources can play an important role in helping to meet this demand. They provide clean, low-risk power that, over the long term, can lower the region's electricity costs.

Developing the region's vast renewable resources can provide:

Environmental Benefits

a cleaner environment
better air quality
improved public health
reduced water usage for electricity generation

Economic Benefits

economic opportunity
rural economic development
improved public health
fuel price stability
lower costs over the long term

Security Benefits

energy independence
system diversification and reliability

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