Renewable energy production, green power, and carbon offsets

- [Instructor] On-site renewable energy,…such as solar and wind power,…reduces our reliance on fossil fuels…and minimizes greenhouse emissions…that contribute to global warming.…LEED credit renewable energy production…requires on-site renewable energy systems…that supply a percentage of the building's…total annual energy consumption by cost.…On-site renewable energy sources…that are eligible for LEED points…include biofuel with the exception of a few types.…For example, combustion of municipal solid waste…is not eligible.…

Wave and tidal energy, wind,…low-impact hydroelectricity, geothermal,…and photovoltaic and solar thermal applications.…You need to all eligible renewable energy sources…for the exam.…Then, identifying the most suitable renewable source…for a project, teams should consider many factors,…including consistent availability of a renewable source,…overall cost and payback period,…and availability of regional funding and incentives.…For example, in the United States,…some states support wind power with incentives,…