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2. Table Of Contents
• Chapter 1 Hydrocarbon Dominance
• Chapter 2 G20 Nations & Renewable Energy
• Chapter 3 Various Types Of Renewable
Energy
• Chapter 4 Companies Greatly Impacting
Renewable Energy
• Conclusion
• Sources

3. Chapter 1
Hydrocarbon Dominance
• Coal
• Crude Oil
• Natural Gas

4. Coal

5. Coal Summary
• Coal for more than 150 years has been
an integral part in providing energy
worldwide
• China currently consumes more coal
than the U.S., Europe, and Japan
combined
• Currently 1.3 billion people do not have
access to electricity, globally, which will
continue to drive the demand for coal

6. Coal Summary
• In 2012, the U.S. consumed 871 million
tons of thermal coal
• Coal, by far, is the most harmful of the
three major hydrocarbons, in terms of air
pollution, and adverse impacts upon
human health

7. Crude Oil

8. Crude Oil Summary
• Crude oil demand, after 1900, began an
amazing ascent, as automobiles became mass
produced, and the global population exploded
• Since 2009, global oil demand has only been
expanding at 600,000 barrels per day (bpd),
down significantly from 2000 through 2008
• Over 200 countries rely on crude oil imports

9. Crude Oil Summary
• In 2012, geopolitical tensions in several oil
producing nations caused their collective oil
production, to fall by over 1 million barrels a
day (bpd). The nations, include: Iran, Nigeria,
Sudan, Syria, and Yemen
• The crude oil industry has been responsible
for two of the worst environmental disasters
in history: the Exxon Valdez oil spill, BP’s
Deepwater Horizon disaster

10. Natural Gas

11. Natural Gas Summary
• Natural gas is the cleanest of the three
major hydrocarbons, and is becoming the
fuel of choice of many power producers,
globally
• The U.S is the leading producer of natural
gas, globally, and produced over 24 trillion
cubic feet (tcf), in 2012
• By 2020, China aims to utilize natural gas
for 10 percent of its total energy needs

12. Natural Gas Summary
• The U.S. & Canada are in enviable
positions, and will become major
exporters of natural gas
• Low natural gas prices are one of the
leading impediments for the
development of renewable energy
projects, as natural gas is much cheaper
to produce, per kilowatt hour

13. G20 Nations & Renewable Energy

14. Chapter 2
G20 Nations & Renewable Energy
• The G20 was created in the aftermath of the
Asian financial crisis in 1997-1998
• G20 nations are responsible for 84 percent of
hydrocarbon emissions
• Since 2009, many of the G20 nations have
been committed to reducing hydrocarbon
subsidies
• Hydrocarbon subsidies totaled $312 billion, in
2009

15. Renewable Energy Investment
• Since 2004, global renewable investment has
increased significantly
• In 2004, global renewable energy investment
totaled $54 billion
• Since 2009, technology costs for both wind
and solar projects have dropped significantly,
which have increased the rates of return, for
renewable energy projects

16. Great Britain
• Great Britain’s population exceeds 63 million
people, in 2013
• The country now generates over 10 percent of
its electricity from renewable energy sources
• By 2020, Great Britain aims to generate 15
percent of its electricity from renewable
energy sources

17. Iceland
• Although Iceland is not one of the G20
nations, the country derives 100 percent of its
electricity needs for renewable energy
sources
• Its two primary energy sources include:
geothermal energy and hydroelectric power
• Iceland’s population is only 315,000 people

18. Japan
• Japan’s population totals over 127 million
people
• The Fukushima disaster claimed 19,000 lives
• Nuclear power prior to Fukushima, comprised
30 percent of Japan’s electricity generation
• Currently only 2 of Japan’s nuclear reactors
are operational
• Renewable energy only accounts for 1 percent
of Japan’s total electricity generation

19. Chapter 3
Various Types Of Renewable Energy
• Wind Power
• Solar Power
• Geothermal Energy
• Hydroelectric Power
• Tidal Energy
• Biomass
• Biofuels

20. Wind Power

21. Wind Power
• Wind power dates as far back as 200 B.C.
• Wind power is currently the fastest
growing component of renewable energy
in the U.S.
• The Shepherds Flat Wind Farm & Cape
Wind Project are two of the largest wind
power projects to be developed in the
U.S.

22. Solar Power

23. Solar Energy
• Germany is the world leader in solar energy
• The Blythe solar power project has been taken
over by Nextera Energy
• The U.S. has made major strides in solar
energy over the last 10 years
• The Solar Industry Association is trying to
develop an industry standard for the reporting
and disposal of hazardous waste

24. HydroElectric Power

25. Hydroelectric Power
• Hydroelectric power is the largest
component of renewable energy in the
U.S.
• The Three Gorges Dam was completed in
2012, which cost upwards of $40 billion
• China, Brazil, and Canada are the largest
hydroelectric producers globally

26. Geothermal Energy

27. Geothermal Energy
• The Ring of Fire encounters the most
geothermal activity
• Seven states in the U.S have geothermal
power plants
• Indonesia & Japan have great potential in
expanding geothermal energy
• Several East African nations are developing
geothermal energy

28. Tidal Energy

29. Tidal Energy
• Tidal energy dates back to 787 A.D.
• Tidal currents are extremely predictable
• North America has several regions which
have great potential to develop tidal
energy
• Ocean Power Renewable Corporation is
in the early stages of developing tidal
energy projects

30. Biomass

31. Biomass
• Biomass is considered to be a renewable
energy source because trees and crops
can always be grown
• Wood is the most common form of
biomass
• 20 utilities within North America are
utilizing biomass to partially replace coal
and natural gas

32. Biofuels

33. Biofuels
• The food versus fuel debate rages on
• Biodiesel consumption in the U.S has risen
exponentially sine 2001, when it totaled 10
million gallons
• ExxonMobil & Chevron have significantly
scaled back their plans to develop next
generation biofuels
• Waste to fuels plants & waste to energy plants
are being constructed globally

34. Other Topics
• Nuclear Power
• Hydrogen
• Electric Vehicles
• Hybrid Vehicles

35. Nuclear Energy

36. Nuclear Power
• Nuclear power plants utilize nuclear
fission
• Many nations are continuing their
nuclear ambitions
• 86 percent of the uranium used for
nuclear power in the U.S, is imported
• The Chernobyl disaster is estimated to
have killed 4,000 people

37. Hybrid Vehicles

38. Hybrid Vehicles
• Hybrid vehicles feature an internal
combustion engine, along with batteries, and
an electric motor
• Hybrid vehicles consume several rare earth
metals
• Toyota’s Prius has been the most successful
selling hybrid vehicle, globally

39. Electric Vehicles

40. Electric Vehicles
• Nissan’s Leaf only travels 75 miles before it
needs to be charged
• In 2011, nearly 43,000 electric vehicles were
sold, globally
• The U.S has backtracked from its goal of
aiming for 1 million electric cars, by 2015
• Tesla is a major success story

41. Hydrogen

42. Hydrogen
• Hydrogen can be produced from several
natural resources, which include: water,
biomass, and hydrocarbons
• California is planning to construct 68 hydrogen
stations estimated to cost $160 million
• Ford, Nissan, & Daimler AG all plan to launch
affordable fuel cell cars, within 5 years

43. Chapter 4
5 Companies Greatly Impacting
Renewable Energy
• GE Energy
• Google
• NextEra Energy Resources
• Siemens
• Waste Management

44. 5 Companies Greatly Impacting
Renewable Energy

45. Google
• In 2012, Google generated revenues of
$48 billion and net income of $10.72 billion
• Google invested $700 million into renewable
energy projects, in 2011
• Google invested $100 million into the
Shepherds Flat Wind Farm, located in
Arlington Oregon

46. Nextera Energy Resources
• Nearly 60 percent of the company electricity
generating capacity comes from renewable
energy sources
• Wind power is the company’s largest
component
• Nextera is the largest wind power producer
within the U.S.
• The company is also one of the largest solar
power providers in the U.S.

47. Siemens
• Siemens is the largest industrialized company
within Europe
• In 2012, Siemens Energy generated revenues
exceeding $30 billion and net income
exceeding $2.5 billion
• Siemens is exiting its solar power business, as
Europe’s austerity measures negatively impact
Siemen’s solar business

48. Waste Management
• Waste Management generates more
electricity than the entire U.S. solar
industry
• Waste Management produces energy
from two major sources: waste and
landfill gas
• Waste Management is constructing
several waste to energy plants in Great
Britain, and in China

49. Conclusion
• Global coal demand will reach 9 billion tons, by
2020, based on the amount of new coal fired
plants which are being constructed
• By 2020, the number of vehicles which consume
petroleum based products, is on pace to reach
1.5 billion. By 2020, global sales of electric
vehicles will struggle to reach 5 million units, sold
• Outside air pollution deaths have increased from
800,000, in 2008, to over 3 million, in 2012,
primarily due to hydrocarbons

50. Sources

51. eBook Description
• Renewable Energy’s Impact Upon
Hydrocarbon Dominance, is 122 Pages
• Developed by Vincent J. Lentini
• Will be available through Amazon and Apple’s
iTunes for $4.99
• Will be released on June 19, 2013
• This eBook will not address climate change,
but will focus on air pollution, and impacts
upon human health