Renewable resources are an important aspect of sustainability. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the most frequently used renewable resources are biomass, water, geothermal, wind and solar (see References 1). Unlike fossil fuels, we can regenerate or replenish these resources. read more
Examples of Renewable Resources By YourDictionary Renewable resources are those which can be replenished over time by some natural process, including farming. These resources have the ability to be renewed over a short period of time. read more
Currently, annual subsidies for energy generated by renewable resources are actually higher than subsidies for fossil fuels: according to the Congressional Budget Office, almost three-quarters of tax preferences for energy in 2015 were for renewable energy and energy efficiency. read more