While there is great talk about renewable energy sources and their great advantages, there is usually very little chat about the advantages of non-renewable energy. The main advantages of non-renewable energy pertain to cost and availability. Currently, renewable 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 probably want to see batter power, solar power, or electric cars. It won't be easy to find such a vehicle at the price you want to pay.

You might not want to purchase the car because it is less efficient, might not go far, it is slow, or it costs more. Non-renewable energy sources are readily available and do not put a dent in most Americans' budgets.

Non-renewable energy sources have many disadvantages. 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. When they are burned, they can emit toxic fumes which can be damaging to the Earth, as well. 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.