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Fuel Diversity
The more diverse your fuel mix is (ie, if it includes
renewable energy
), the less vulnerable you are to price fluctuations, fuel shortages, or shifts in regulatory practices. In the long run, fuel diversity gives you access to more affordable and reliable sources of electricity.
Right now, the Midwest depends on coal power for 75% of its electricity.
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The energy requirements of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings produce approximately 43 percent of U.S. carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
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