The largest impact that will be made in the world of energy production will most likely come from government policies. However much progress is made toward the production of efficient, inexpensive, renewable energy, it can never be fully implemented on a nationwide level without the backing and support of the U.S. government. There are many steps the government can take to help growth of renewable energy sources, making the United States less dependent on fossil fuels and opening the door to a sustainable energy future.

Government Support

The U.S. government can provide financial support for the exploration of renewable energy sources. This support can be in the form of grants given to researchers so they may experiment with renewable energy technology. The Department of Energy has developed a grant-based research project called the Climate Change Technology...