Thesis statement: Research shows that it would be beneficial for alternative energy sources to replace the use of fossil fuels, because they will provide a cleaner environment, are unlimited, and are more reliable.

Annotated Bibliography

Bhattacharjee, A. (2012). Everything You Need to Know About The Types of

Renewable Energy. Retrieved January 23, 2016, from

https://brainmass.com/ebooks/TypesOfRenewableEnergy

The book gives the reader a clear and concise view of the alternative energy options. Each form of renewable energy is defined and talked about. The book discusses the history, current technology, and advantages as well as disadvantages of each form of renewable energy. The author, Anindita Bhattacha, has studied at the National Institute of Technology, Silchar, India as well as the New York Institute of Technology, USA. Her areas of specialty are earth sciences, engineering, and mathematics. Her education gives her credibility for this book. The book cites many professional and peer-reviewed articles and journals. These sources discuss the various forms of renewable energy and discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of many forms of renewable energy. These sources also discuss fossil fuel use, and how the use of these fuels impact our lives. The book will be used to discuss the relevant research on the benefits of renewable energy and how these sources are unlimited, and clean for the environment.

Delavaripour, H., & Dehkordi, B. M. (2015). Reliability evaluation of a standalone wind-

photovoltaic/battery energy system based on realistic model of battery. J. Renewable

Sustainable Energy Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, 7(1), 013107.

This paper represents the reliability of a standalone renewable energy system such as wind and solar power integrated with a battery energy storage system. The paper looks at the battery performance in a variety of different operation conditions such as temperature and state of charge. The authors, Hossein Delavaripour and Behzad Dehkordi, are both professors at University of Isfahan, in Isfahan, Iran. Their professional role with the university gives them credibility. The article cites information from a variety of professional sources including scientists, engineers, and peer-reviewed, scholarly journals. The sources discuss the reliability of a renewable energy systems, and provide information on the electrochemical properties of various battery systems. This article is relevant to the thesis because it provides insight into the reliability of renewable energy in both small and large scale applications.

Devault, T., Belant, J., Blackwell, B., Martin, J., Schmidt, J., Burger, L., & Patterson, J.

(2012). Airports Offer Unrealized Potential for Alternative Energy Production.

Environmental Management, 49, 517-522.

This article focuses on the concern of land use for alternative energy needs. It proposes the use of land around the various airports in the US to be used for various alternative energy applications. Airports offer one of the few land uses where reduction of wildlife and habitat are necessary and acceptable, due to the risk of animal collisions with aircraft. The article provides information from a large number of sources including scholarly articles and news sources. Additionally, the article uses information from government agencies including the Federal Aviation Administration, and Central Intelligence Agency. The sources cite the benefit of utilizing the land surrounding airports to build alternative energy production that can be used to provide power to the airport as well as supply clean energy to urban areas near the airports. The article is relevant to the thesis because it addresses land use concerns and provides information that will help show how alternative energy sources lead to a cleaner environment.

Fadrhonc, E., Guity, A., & Jarvis, A. (2014, March 1). Energy Alternatives. Health Facilities Management, 25-29.
This article discusses the benefits of alternative energy use in the healthcare system. The article discusses the cost effectiveness of utilizing alternative energies, the relevance of the planning process to implement energy technologies, and the potential that these technologies present to a healthcare organization. Emily Fadrhonc is a program manager in the Electricity Markets and Policy Group at Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory, a highly respected organization, that is involved in the research of alternative energy programs. As a professional in the field of energy research, her work focuses on energy efficiency and design, her work and research is regarded as credible. This article is relevant to the thesis because it discusses the reliability that alternative energy sources have over conventional fossil fuels.

Gallman, P. (2011). Green alternatives and national energy strategy the facts behind the headlines (pp. 109-147). Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press.
This book is focused on providing the latest information concerning the growing energy crisis and ways to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels. The book explains the complex energy concerns involved in developing green resources and displays what that might mean for a national energy strategy. The book reviews issues with renewable energy resources that are often left out of the popular press, and attempts to explain what it really means to replace fossil fuels with renewable energy. The book provides information from several government sources such as the US Energy Information Administration, and the office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy. The book also offers information from a number of professionals and scientists in the field of energy. The author, Philip Gallman, has written a number of books in the field of green technologies, and is published by The John Hopkins University Press, which is a highly reputable publisher that ensures facts are of the publication are true and reliable. The book will be used to discuss the relevant research being done in the field of renewable energy, as well as provide statistics to show the impact of fossil fuel use, and how renewable resources can lessen the impact of fossil fuels.

Kumar, R. (2013). Fossil fuels: Sources, environmental concerns and waste

management practices. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science.

This book takes a detailed look at fossil fuel use. Information on reserves and extraction practices of each type of fossil fuel is presented in this book. The book also presents the major effects on the natural environment that result from the extraction and use of fossil fuels. The Editor, Rakesh Kumar, is a professor in the Department of Applied Chemistry, BIT Mesra, Patna Campus, India and his position gives his work credibility. The book cites information from a number of professionals including scientist, and peer-reviewed, scholarly journals. These professional sources cite detailed information on the use and extraction of fossil fuels, and presents information on the effects of these practices on the environment. This book is relevant to the thesis because it shows how fossil fuels damage the environment, and offers insight into the benefits of eliminating the reliance on these fuels to power our everyday lives.

Machrafi, H. (2012). Green energy and technology. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
This book presents a wide range of topics concerning renewable energy sources. It discusses the effort to reduce environmental pollution caused by the use of fossil fuels and provides a foundation for green or renewable energy systems. The book discusses the state-of-the-art technology that is being researched and developed for the various types of renewable energy sources. The book combines energy system engineering, fuel conservation technology and environmental chemistry to serve as a source of information on alternative energy. The editor for this book, Hatim Machrafi, is a professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Liège. He holds PhD degrees in both chemistry and energetics. His professional role at the university and his education gives him and his work credibility. His work in this book cites several scientists and professionals in the field of engineering and energy systems. These sources provide in-depth information on the impact of renewable energy sources and show the advancements in research and technology that is being done in the field. This book is relevant to the thesis because of its discussion concerning the environmental impact of using renewable energy over fossil fuels.

Pach-Gurgul, A. (2014). Significance of the Climate and Energy Package for the

Development of Renewable Energy Sources in the European Union. Comparative

Economic Research, Vol. 17, P45-60. This article takes an in depth look at the utilization of renewable resources in the European Union. It offers a wide range of benefits including the increase of energy security and the reduction of dependence of energy imports from foreign suppliers. The article also looks at ecological effects associated with reducing and eliminating greenhouse gas emissions and the general environmental effects of reducing harmful substances that come from fossil fuel use. The article cites information provided by a number of scientists and professionals involved in the European Union and various energy commissions. The article was published by De Gruyter, a German academic journal that is well respected for its peer-reviewed academic articles. The article is relevant to the thesis because it offers information concerning the benefits of switching to alternative energies over conventional fossil fuels.

Plitnik, G. (2014). Solar Energy. Salem Press Encyclopedia of Science. Retrieved

January 16, 2016. This article provides information on the history and basic principles of solar energy. It reviews the various types of solar energy electricity production technologies and discusses the various applications of these technologies. The article gives a brief history of the use of solar energy and talks about how solar radiation is converted for use to power our homes. Dr. George Plitnik is a professor of Physics at Frostburg State University. His professional role as a professor of Physics gives his work credibility. He wrote this article for the Salem Press Encyclopedia of Science, a highly reputable publication that focuses on various scientific studies and research. This article is relevant to the thesis because it provides information concerning the unlimited availability of solar radiation for the use of alternative energy.

Sopher, P. (2015). Lessons Learned from Germany's Energiewende: The Political, Governance, Economic, Grid Reliability, and Grid Optimization Bedrock for a

Transition to Renewables. Renewable Energy Law & Policy Review, Vol. 6(Issue 2),

p99-112. Retrieved January 23, 2016.

This article examines the renewable energy policy implemented by Germany to drastically increase the use of alternative energy sources and reduce fossil fuel use. The article shows that a power grid that draws over a quarter of its power from renewable sources can become a global role model in power supply security. The author, Peter Sopher, is an Energy Policy Analyst at Environmental Defense Fund. He has written a number of research articles and peer-reviewed scholarly journals on electricity sector modernization. His professional role as an analyst gives him and his work credibility. The author cites information from several international government sources and various news articles that analyze the impact that German’s renewable energy policy has had on the country and surrounding nations. This article is relevant to the thesis because it discusses the reliability is associated with integrating renewable energy sources into the power grid and replacing fossil fuels.