Renewable energy is harnessed from renewable resources like sunlight, wind, rain, waves and geothermal heat. 

These renewable sources are able to supply a continuous source of clean energy and cannot be depleted, as they are either unlimited or naturally replenished. Unlike non-renewable energy sources such as coal, oil, or gas, renewable energy does not release carbon dioxide into our atmosphere.

Renewable energy often provides energy for electricity generation to a grid.

Benefits of renewable energy are:

• energy efficiency
• economic efficiency
• energy security
• climate change mitigation

pathways:

National Renewable Energy Laboratory /  LA100: The Los Angeles 100% Renewable Energy Study

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