Non-Conventional Energy in North America

Non-Conventional Energy in North America: Current and Future Perspectives for Electricity Generation provides an in-depth analysis of the current state of non-conventional energy sources used in the United States and Canada. This book works through all non-conventional renewable energy power sources, such as solar, wind and nuclear, and considers the associated pros and cons, their impact on society, the climate and the population, and their potential within both countries. As well as coverage on the amount of power generated from each source, this book considers various imposed policies and programs alongside public opinion to provide the readers with a very complete understanding of the current and future potential for a sustainable energy mix.   Readers in government, energy experts, economists, academics and scientists will find this book to be a great reference on which types of power generation they would like to develop in their regions to promote economic and social development. It will equip readers with the knowledge to make future decisions to diversity the energy mix in their respective regions.   Includes information on the different types of non-conventional energy sources in the USA and Canada, analyzing their impact on climate and the populationPresents the pros and cons of each power generation technology, as well as public opinionFeatures policy and programs currently in force in the USA and Canada on each type of non-conventional energy source