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ENERGY POLICY PROJECT

ASSIGNMENT 1 

Presentations to the class will begin on Monday, October 14. 

You will prepare and present information on one of the energy sources listed in class.  Assigned sources are at the bottom of this page.

Requirements:

  • 1 to 2 page summary of your findings with sources, email to me by 11:59 pm, Monday, October 14.

  • Short presentation to class that summarizes your findings

To be successful, you should include the following material in your presentation:

Presentation Outline

  • Introduction to source
    • what it is
    • how it is classified
    • how the source works
    • where it comes from
  • Current use
  • Availability
  • Sustainability
  • The costs of use
    • setup
    • operation
    • maintenance
    • typical time for return of investment cost
  • Advantages & limitations/disadvantages of use
    • social
    • physical
    • technological
    • energy conversion factor
  • Environmental concerns and benefits
  • Future prospects
  • Questions & key points for the class to discuss

Assigned Sources
Student Energy Source
Chauna tides
Alex C. hydrogen fuel cells
Kayla wind
Jessica hydropower (rivers)
Brandi petroleum (oil)
Amy waves
Daniel trash
Alex P. nuclear fusion
Zach natural gas
Lucas nuclear fission
Mel coal
Jordan geothermal
Rey solar
Juan ethanol
Ashley bio gas

If you have any questions, please email me.
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