Energy as a Resource

What is Energy?Energy is the capacity to do work and is required for

life processes.

What is A Resource•Is any available supply that can be used drawn upon when needed

Energy Resource An energy resource is

something that can produce heat, power life, move objects, or produce electricity. Matter that stores

energy is called a fuel.

Renewable Energy

Renewable energy is energy generated

from natural resources—such as

sunlight, wind, rain, tides and geothermal

heat—which are renewable (naturally

replenished).

Types of Renewable Energy

Non-Renewable Energy

A non-renewable resource (also called a

finite resource) is a resource that does not

renew itself at a sufficient rate for sustainable

economic extraction in meaningful human time-

frames.

Examples of Non-Renewable Energy

Fossils FuelsA natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the

remains of living organisms.

Fossil Fuel Power Plant