Alternative Energy Solutions

Electricity brings many benefits. But generating electricity has also caused massive envi-
ronmental and social problems. We must revolutionize the way we produce and use ener-
gy to reduce these impacts while providing energy services to the billions of people who have
inadequate or no access to electricity. Population growth makes the challenge even harder.

The energy revolution will require moving from 20th century electricity systems based on large-scale fossil fuels, large hydro and nuclear fission plants to a 21st century energy system based on new renewables and massive improvements in the efficiency with which we produce, transport, store and use energy.

See Water & Energy Solutions for an in-depth look at alternatives.