Alternative Energy Resources

Throughout this topic, you have investigated alternative resources. You learned about the pros and cons of each resource and explored the potential for renewable energy resources in the state of Virginia. In this assignment, you will evaluate Virginia’s potential to become a renewable energy resource provider. In a three-to-four paragraph response, select one alternative source of energy and explain why Virginia should invest in research and development of this resource. Your response should include the following:

• a definition of the energy resource and how it is produced;
  
• the specific locations in Virginia where the resource can be utilized;
  
• the benefits of using this resource to produce energy; and
  
• the potential issues of using this resource to produce energy.

Before you begin, access the Energy Potential Rubric to ensure that you include all of the items required for full credit. You will need to use resources outside of this course to complete this assignment, so you will need to submit a Works Cited document. If you need assistance, visit the Developmental Module for information on citing any resources that you use.

Once your have completed your response and Works Cited document, please submit your work to the dropbox.