PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS: Sources of Electric Power

At the present time in the United States, the electric power we generate comes from these primary energy sources:

• Fossil fuels - 69%
• Nuclear - 20%
• Hydropower - 8%
• Wind - 0.10%
• Solar - 0.02%
• Other renewables - 2%

Each of these sources has its advantages and disadvantages in terms of environmental and economic costs.

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