Energy Resources

A comprehensive overview of solar power technologies, benefits, costs, and more from the Union of Concerned Scientists, including rooftop solar panels, large-scale solar power plants, and how solar panels work.

Clean, renewable forms of energy are available in most parts of the world and could readily be harnessed to power our economies.

The nuclear industry must resolve major economic, safety, security, and waste disposal challenges before new nuclear reactors could make a significant contribution to reducing carbon emissions.

UCS in-depth analysis shows how the U.S. can reduce energy use and save consumer and business money. Climate 2030: A National Blueprint for a Clean Energy Economy.

A fact sheet describing how a national renewable electricity standard (RES) and economy-wide carbon cap work effectively together.

UCS 2009 analysis that quantifies the costs and benefits of a national 25 percent by 2025 renewable electricity standard.

UCS fact sheet detailing the need for strong federal transmission policy to support the development of renewable energy and to help curb carbon emissions.

All about RES policies at the state and federal levels.

Congress should be cautious about committing taxpayer dollars to promote plants that both industry and Wall Street consider too risky to finance on their own.

In order to ensure healthy air and a stable climate for our children and grandchildren, we must make responsible decisions about our energy sources.