Energy Sources

Wind energy is a very clean, cost-efficient, and productive source of energy. Its extreme productivity can help nullify the issue of it not always being windy. However, its potential is stagnated by the storage problem that it faces, and it not always being reliable. Wind energy has tremendous potential in Texas.

Solar power is similar to wind power in that it has the potential to be a cost-efficient and clean source of energy. It also runs into the same problem of faulty storage and unreliability that wind energy does. It also requires large parcels of land, which hurt its feasibility. 

Oil and Gas have provided us with energy for a long time, and they have many flaws. They can be toxic to the environment, can emit heavy greenhouse gases, and are limited in their future availability. However, they remain essential in many of the industries of our nation, so we have to be thoughtful in how we go about phasing them out of use. With recent advancements in carbon capture technology, fossil fuels can potentially be a viable option for energy in the near and distant future.

Nuclear power is an extremely productive, low-carbon-emitting, and reliable source of energy. The concern of potential meltdowns is largely negligible with modern advancements. However, its high cost of implementation and the production of hard-to-store waste are some notable drawbacks.

Hydrogen energy is a potential source that has become more and more promising with recent developments. One of its most promising developments is that of being a clean fuel source for cars and other vehicles. However, there is still much work to be done regarding the viability of the source, especially with its negative effect on steel structure and its high cost.

Geothermal energy can be an extremely reliable source when it is used properly. However, its use is impractical in most places, as there would not be much geological activity. It also has the potential to emit greenhouse gases and can cause earthquakes.