Alternative Energy Sources
Concerns that have been raised regarding energy security have been occasioned by fears about oil and other fossil fuel depletion; reliance on foreign sources of energy; geopolitics; developing countries' energy needs; environmental concerns; population dynamics; and renewable and other alternative energy sources (Shah, 2011). This essay seeks to establish whether alternative energy sources can help ease human reliance on oil.

It is important that governments invest on alternative sources of energy because sometime in the future the vast sources of fossil fuel will get depleted. There are chances that fossil fuel extraction and production may peak sometime in the future (Shah, 2011). Globalization has made it possible for goods to be manufactured away from where the consumers are situated. These manufactured goods are often transported using cheap oil to the intended markets. High oil prices that have recently been witnessed threaten this current form of globalization. The key to…...

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Alternative Energy Resources. (2008). Hydroelectricity. Retrieved June 25, 2012 from http://www.alternative-energy-resources.net/hydroelectricity.html

Chu, S. (2011). Journey to Energy Independence. Retrieved June 25, 2012 from

 http://www.americanenergyindependence.com/

These and other concerns associated with wind energy development are discussed below, and are addressed in the ind Energy Development Programmatic EIS. To get more information about these concerns and access current research, please visit the suggested web sites listed on the ind Energy Links page (Talley 2).
Economic factors that make necessitate a switch from fossil fuel power production to wind power production.

The initial cost of installing a wind power plant is lower than that of fossil fuel power plant. After installation, a wind power plant require very little maintenance but cost of running a fossil fuel plants is very high; ranging from raw material to the operation of the plant, wages and salaries paid to the employees working in the plant and transportation of raw materials and the waste material from the plant.

ind power is promising to be the most cost effective power production in the country. ind…...

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Work Cited

Ball, J. "Clean-Energy Sector Looks for Private, Public Help." Wall Street Journal. 9 March

2009. Pg. A.2

Emerson, Montgomery. "Top 5 Advantages of Wind Power Over Fossil Fuels." Top 5

Advantages of Wind Power Over Fossil Fuels. 6 Jun. 2009. 13 Apr. 2010 < >.http://www.everythingryan.com/article/top-5-advantages-of-wind-power-over-fossil-fuels

Alternative Energy Source
Alternative energy

Alternative energy refers to the energy sources that have no undesired impact and they are renewable since they are generated by fuel sources and they restore themselves over a short period of time and do not diminish and are not derived from fossil fuels. They include solar energy, wind energy, geothermal, biomass, biogas and hydro electric power. These types of energy have a significant potential to reduce emission of carbon dioxide which raises the amount of warmth in the atmosphere hence leading to global warming (Alternative Energy, 2011).

The demand that America as a whole has is quite large and consequently the consumption is proportionate to the demand, making it an environmental concern for the people of America as a whole. There is need therefore to find an alternative to the commonly used fossil fuel, one that can effectively keep the economy moving.

One alternative that if invested upon…...

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References

Alternative Energy, (2011). Alternative Energy. Retrieved October 09, 2011 from  http://www.altenergy.org/ 

Kevin Bullis, (2009). A Biofuel Process to Replace All Fossil Fuels. Retrieved October 16, 2011 from  http://www.technologyreview.com/business/23073/

Hydrogen power is a little harder to understand than other power sources that one is used to experiencing every day such as the sun and wind. Hydrogen power results from the reaction of hygrogen gas and oxygen gas to create water (Karim and Strickland, 2000). This reaction creates a lot of energy that can be harnessed by fuel cells and used to produce electricity.

There are several advantages to hydrogen power. For one, it is a very clean source of energy. It releases very few harmful emissions unlike burning of fossil fuel for energy, which creates harmful greenhouse gases. Use of hydrogen power decreases the United States' reliance on foreign oil. Hydrogen power can be used to power vehicles. Also, it is not reliant on weather conditions and can be produced anywhere in the world. Some of the disadvantages of hydrogen power include cost, safety hazards and small fuel cell size.…...

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Department of Energy. A consumers guide: Get your power from the sun. (December 2003). Retrieved from:  http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy04osti/35297.pdf 

Energy Information Administration. Energy kids: Renewable wind. (1998). Retrieved from  http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=wind_home-basics 

Energy Information Administration. Subsequent events -- California's energy crisis. (8 June 2005). Retrieved from  http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/electricity/california/subsequentevents.html

We want people to come into the Lagos economy. There is room to do this by: obtaining a resident registration card. The value of registration will benefit everyone in terms of: the provisions of amenities, security and the protection of businesses. This is an enormous step forward." (Fashola Signs Lagos Residents' Registration ill into Law 2011)
The information from this source is useful because it is illustrating how the state government is taking a different approach when it comes to the development of Lagos. As, they want to help bring in residents and businesses to the area. Once this takes place, it will allow the community to prosper over the long-term and it will create jobs. This is the point that local governments can effectively deal with challenges that are affecting their areas. As a result, this is illustrating how the status quo is trying to focus on alternative programs…...

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DOD: Pursuing Alternative Energy
Energy conservation and finding an appropriate energy solution is something that impacts nearly every field and profession, and is an issue which directly impacts the Department of Defense in a constant and lasting manner. The Department of Defense has a responsibility to aggressively pursue alternative energy solutions, namely in the form of biofuels, just as they aggressively pursue the latest updates in technological warfare. In order for the Department of Defense to engage in their basic activities for defense and promoting safety while maintaining security, they need to be able to spend energy. The expenditure of energy is a foundational pillar of what the Department of Defense does. In this day and age, professionals of every field are simply too smart, too educated and too knowledgeable to continue to expend energy in the typical manner -- a manner which is non-renewable and which destroys the planet.…...

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Defense.gov. Agency Seeks to Develop Military Aviation Biofuel. July 18, 2006.

Siemens' Case Study
The time is now. Fossil fuels are quickly becoming an outdated energy source, because they are rapidly depleting. For energy companies like Siemens, it is now the crucial moment where there needs to be adjustments in strategy to reflect a changing world. However, the company must be in a good financial position to do so. Clearly, there needs to be enough free cash to reinvest into alternative energy sources as a way to ensure the company continues to exist long after the fossil fuels wells have run dry. Thus, this analysis aims to explore Siemens' financial position to determine whether or not there is enough of a balance to go forward with massive investing into new technologies.

Pro-Forma Cash Flow Statement

Pro-Forma Cash Flow Statement (In Millions)

2012

2013

Sales

30,305

29,913

Change in eceivables

2,087

2,175

Cash From Sales

10,891

9,190

Cost of Sales

21,607

22,106

Change in Payables

27,236

25,771

Change in Cash

2,060

2,365

Cash Margin

35.93%

30.72%

esearch and Development

2,904

2,878

Selling & Administrative

3,991

4,173

Other

Assets eduction Due to Spin-Off

1,800

Total Cash Expenses

124730

130319

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Rothaermel, Frank T. & Hoepfer, Matt. (2010). Siemens Energy: How to Engineer a Green Future?

Siemens. (2013). Annual Report. Web.  http://www.siemens.com/investor/en/publications_calendar.php 

Stanat, Michael. (2010). Corporate sustainability strategies: A Siemens case study. SIS International Research. Web. http://thoughtleadership.sismarketresearch.com/energy-climate-change-research/2010/2/9/corporate-sustainability-strategies-a-siemens-case-study.html

Stock Analysis on Net. (2014). Siemens AG. Research & Analysis. Web.  http://www.stock-analysis-on.net/NYSE/Company/Siemens-AG/Financial-Statement/Statement-of-Cash-Flows

Biofuel
The search for alternative energy has been a major issue over past 30 years. In recent months there has been an increased amount of urgency concerning reliance upon fossil fuels. The purpose of this discussion is to examine biofuel as a source of alternative energy. The research will focus on determining the impact that biofuel may have on the current energy crisis. Let us begin this discussion by defining the term biofuel.

The term biofuel has become a familiar one within the context of the global Lexicon. According to an article entitled Biofuels:

biofuels are produced from living organisms or from metabolic by- products (organic or food waste products). In order to be considered a biofuel the fuel must contain over 80% renewable materials. It is originally derived from the photosynthesis process and can therefore often be referred to as a solar energy source (Biofuels)."

As stated in the definition of biofuels they…...

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Tourism Should Adopt Alternative Energy Strategies
Tourism is one of the largest industries in the world. In 2010, international tourist arrivals increased by approximately seven percent, to 935 million arrivals ("World Tourism Organization," n.d.). This figure doesn't include the millions of arrivals for national tourism. Clearly, this global powerhouse of an industry can significantly impact global change. Included in this ability is the ability to impact the global environment. Global climate change is an increasing social concern. Additionally, the climate can either positively or negatively impact this industry.

As such, this paper develops an argument supporting why the tourism industry should adopt alternative energy/fuel strategies to combat climate change. To this end, a summary of how climate change and tourism are interrelated is presented. This is followed by a summary of the types of alternative energy/fuel strategies that may be considered for use in the tourism and hospitality industry. This discussion…...

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Reckoska, G., Reckoski, R. & Vasileska, A. (Dec 2008). Energy consumption in hotel industry: Case study in Ohrid. Tourism & Hospitality Management. 14 (2). p291-300.

How the United States Can Lessen Its Dependence on Fossil Fuels While the debate over the precise date when peak oil will arrive continues, some experts argue that the world has already passed this milestone and the world’s growing hunger for energy resources will inevitably deplete them entirely regardless of the precise date involved. Against this backdrop, identifying ways that the United States can lessen its dependence on fossil fuels represents a timely and essential enterprise for the nation’s security at home and abroad. To this end, this paper provides a review of the relevant literature to explain the significance of this problem and ways the United States can incorporate renewable alternative fuel sources such as wind and solar power into its current energy grid. Finally, a recommendation concerning a viable strategy to reduce America’s dependence on fossil fuels and the rationale in support thereof are followed by a summary of…...

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https://energy.gov/eere/wind/advantages-and-challenges-wind-energy.

alternative fuel describe detail happen a significant energy supply source. Explain happen. Analyse promise challenges supply source. Your essay judged cogency argument, position merits energy alternative choose.
Marine Current Power

Marine current power is one of the most promising alternative energy sources in the contemporary society. The fact that the world is still addicted to using conventional fuels certainly makes it difficult for serious investors to put their resources into projects associated with alternative energy. Even with this, the fact that many conventional energy sources are rapidly being depleted makes it difficult and almost impossible for these bodies to ignore the benefits they would experience as a result of betting on particular alternative energy sources.

Marine current power uses kinetic energy in marine currents with the purpose of generating electric power. hile most people in the present focus on solar and wind power when discussing with regard to alternative energy sources, the…...

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Charlier, R.H. And Finkl, C.W. Ocean Energy: Tide and Tidal Power. Springer, 08.02.2009.

Patel, M.R. Shipboard Propulsion, Power Electronics, and Ocean Energy. CRC Press, 2012

"Marine Current Energy." Available from <  http://www.esru.strath.ac.uk/EandE/Web_sites/05-06/marine_renewables/background/marinecurrents.htm >

Nuclear energy possesses perhaps the largest potential for growth over the next few decades. The reason for this is the simple fact that it creates a relatively small amount of environmental pollution and can be adapted for use in nearly any part of the world. It certainly poses some security risks if it this technology is misused or mishandled, but the benefits certainly outweigh the costs. This type of energy production does not create smog, or direct environmental wastes, and many scientists, entrepreneurs, and engineers are looking at low cost, micro-nuclear solutions for small cities and towns (Kruger, 2006). Instead of building huge, multi-billion dollar power plants, the focus has shifted to creating small, sustainable, community nuclear power plants. The sustainability level of nuclear power is quite high given that a very small amount of nuclear waste is created for a huge amount of power output, unlike coal-fired power plants…...

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"Natural Gas as an Alternative to Crude Oil in Automotive Fuel Chains Well-to-Wheel Analysis and Transition Strategy Development," Energy Policy: Vol. 33: Iss. 5, pp. 579-594.

Hoffmann, Peter. (2002). Tomorrow's Energy: Hydrogen, Fuel Cells, and the Prospects for a Cleaner Planet. MIT Press: Cambridge.

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These massive walls of water travel faster than a commercial jet as they descend upon cities and islands. The energy and force of a Tsunamis is the massive transference of potential energy, caused by the shifting currents of the ocean, into kinetic energy that active pushes the Tsunamis forward. In 2004, one tsunami traveled 375 miles in a mere 75 minutes, about 300 miles per hour. Energy however is not just limited the massive, and the mystical, it is present in every form of life. In our own bodies, energy is the driving force behind why our heart pumps blood and why we have the ability to breathe. We use chemical energy, kinetic energy, heat energy, etc. To power the basic functions of our bodies.
imply put, energy drives every stage of life, it is in attempting to find the factors that influence how energy is used and cultivated that…...

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Simply put, energy drives every stage of life, it is in attempting to find the factors that influence how energy is used and cultivated that has established the sciences. There are limitations to energy however, detailed by the fundamental laws of physics such as the law of conservation of energy. Scientist's everyday is attempting to fine hone and find the limitations of scientific knowledge. In the hopes that one day we will find an indisputable source of energy that will never wane in force, the dream of "perpetual motion."

Serway, Raymond a.; Jewett, John W. (2004). Physics for Scientists and Engineers (6th ed.). Brooks/Cole

Walding, Richard, Rapkins, Greg, Rossiter, Glenn (1999-11-01). New Century Senior Physics. Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press

Energy in Bloomington Indiana 11/16/2010 Mary Sullivan
The objective is to reduce city energy consumption in Bloomington Indiana by 6% by November 15, 2015 through installation/retrofitting of high-efficiency direct and indirect lighting systems in city-owned property. This objective is important because energy reduction is a vital component of both fiscal and environmental responsibility and vitalization. In the 2010 State of the City address, the Mayor of Bloomington stressed two intended approaches to economic vitalization. The first was to strengthen what they already have, and second to pursue what they still need to "achieve a strong, diversified, local economy." Since lighting is one of the most basic, important, and visible uses of energy it is a prime candidate to be strengthen and improved via an energy reduction initiative. Nationally, the cost of lighting presents approximately 20% of the overall energy consumed. Indiana statistics are consistent with this figure. Commercial and public lighting…...

Petroleum fuels supply and storage

Switching to more energy-efficient ambulatory vehicles, such as hybrids, might be a necessary consideration in the future, should long-term access to fuel during a disaster become a problem. This would lessen the need for refueling, as well as make emergency stores of gas (if there are any such stores) last longer.

Natural gas supply

Loss of access to gas can result in the loss of hot running water, and the ability to boil water for sanitary purposes. Before an emergency, bottled, fresh water should be kept on hand for drinking and other functions requiring bacteria-free water. Food that can be prepared without heating and boiling is required to be kept on hand. All efforts should be made to ensure conditions such as toilets remain sanitary and water remains running to maximize sanitation and minimize water usage and need for boiling.

orks Cited

Bovender, Jack O. Jr. & Bill Carey. (2006).…...

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Curiel, Tyler J. (2006). Murder or mercy? Hurricane Katrina and the need for disaster training. The New England Journal of Medicine, 355(20), 2067-9. Retrieved September

17, 2009, from ProQuest Medical Library. (Document ID: 1165594021).