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The more we use renewable energy, the more we benefit the environment, strengthen our energy security, create jobs locally, and help improve our economy.

Here you can explore ways to use renewable energy:

Biomass energy

Find information about using biofuels for your vehicle, buying clean electricity and products created from biomass, and heating with wood and pellets.

Geothermal energy

Learn about using geothermal energy to heat and cool your home, and find out about buying clean electricity from geothermal power plants.

Hydrogen

Learn about how hydrogen and fuel cells can provide energy.

Hydropower

Explore how the energy from flowing water can be converted to electricity.

Ocean energy

Find out how the ocean's energy can be used to generate electricity.

Solar energy

Learn how solar energy can be used for heat, electricity, and light.

Wind energy.

Explore how wind can be used to generate electricity and pump water.