Your organization is about to review their energy use and develop an energy plan, including as many renewable power sources as possible. You have been asked to prepare a research paper for management about fossil fuel, nuclear energy, and alternative/green power sources.
You will prepare a research paper to discuss the following topics:
1. The law of conservation of energy with an explanation of how this law applies to energy use and energy conversions.
2. The pros and cons of the following:
- fossil fuel: oil, natural gas, and coal
- nuclear energy
- Solar energy
- Wind power
- Water (hydro) power
- Bioconversion (biofuel)
3. Research and discuss two provisions of the Energy Policy Act, 2005, including the possibility of tax incentives.
This is an APA research paper. See APA paper template; make sure that references are listed and cited in APA style.
The following rubric will be used for grading:
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Grading Rubric
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20%
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Include the law of conservation of energy. Explain how this law applies to energy use and energy conversions.
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60%
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Include the pros and cons of the following:
- 10%: fossil fuel
- 10%: nuclear energy
- 10%: solar energy
- 10%: wind power
- 10%: water (hydro) power
- 10%: Bioconversion (biofuel)
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15%
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Research and discuss two provisions of the Energy Policy Act, 2005, including the possibility of tax incentives.
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5%
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APA style: Include citations and references in APA style for all information sources.
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For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.