Great Lakes Develop Solar Power

RENEWABLE ENERGY
Electricity generation from fossil fueled power plants is a major source of the human-caused emissions of heat trapping gases. Burning coal also releases toxic air emissions and causes smog, soot, and acid rain. Any serious effort to reduce our contribution to global climate change must decrease our reliance on fossil fuels and increase generation of electricity from clean renewable sources. The Great Lakes region has a bounty of renewable energy sources available today. By developing these resources, the region could become a leader in clean energy.


Solution strategies:	HARNESS WIND ENERGY	INCREASE BIOMASS ENERGY	DEVELOP SOLAR POWER
Solar power harnesses energy from the sun to generate heat, light, and electricity. Although the costs of solar technology are still higher than those of other renewable energy sources, demand is growing steadily and solar technology industries in the Great Lakes region have the potential to benefit from increased research and development.