We hear alot about the advantages of renewable energy sources, but not the advantages of non-renewable energy. The main advantages of non-renewable energy pertain to cost and availability. Currently, renewable energy sources cannot compete with non-renewable energy source's cost and availability.

When you go car shopping, you may realize how non-renewable sources of energy are much more available. You may long to examine cars which run off of battery power, solar power or even electricity. However, chances are you?ll find it more difficult not only to locate a vehicle of this type but also more difficult to afford one.

The car would likely be less efficient, might not go as far or as fast as you?d like and would likely cost twice as much to purchase. Thus, non-renewable sources are much more available and better fit with most Americans? budgets.

It should be stated however, there are many disadvantages associated with non-renewable energy sources. When they are all gone, they are gone for all time. There is no way for man to replace coal, natural gas or oil.

In addition, the mining of these items can be devastating on the environment. Also, when we burn them, they give off deadly gases that are detrimental to the environment. Renewable energy is anticipated to be more abundant and affordable by the time fifteen years have lapsed. But don't expect use of non-renewable energy to diminish during that time frame.