Renewable energy resources are constantly replenished and will never be exhausted. Renewable energy relies upon ongoing natural cycles, such as sunshine, rain, or Earth's internal heat, not stored fossil energy created over long periods of time.
The use of biomass is among the oldest and most diverse sources of renewable energy. Biomass can be used for generating electricity, transportation fuel, or space heating.
Geothermal energy utilizes the heat created and stored within the Earth. Direct use resources are generally classified as low temperature (150°C). Low temperature resources can range from the ambient temperature of the earth (~40-60°F) th...
Hydropower, or hydroelectric power, is power generated by the force of moving water, and makes up the vast majority of the United States’ current renewable energy power generation (66% of renewable energy and 6% of all electricity). Hydropo...
Solar energy is one of the world’s most abundant energy sources. The sun’s energy is the source of nearly all renewable energy resources, including biomass (stored solar energy), wind energy (uneven solar heating), and hydroelectric (evap...
Wind energy is one of Wyoming’s most abundant renewable energy resources. Wyoming has a tremendous wind energy resource, ranking 8th in wind energy potential.
