Julie D'AgostinoMrs. ShipeEffective Writing Code 8 even13 March 2014Solar energy, a win-win for all usersMany people wonder how energy is obtained. The question is where it comes from, how it is used, and whether it will ever end. The American in general uses types of energy that come from fossils that have been on the earth for millions of years. Fossil fuels have been used forever and continue to be used in today's society. Fossil fuels are non-renewable resources, meaning they are impossible to recover once they are exhausted. Although these fossil fuels have provided energy to most of the United States for many years, their availability is decreasing and a new solution is needed. Sustainable energy is the energy of the future. These types of energy can be reused over and over again due to the form they come in. Many forms of sustainable energy are effective; however, solar energy provides the most beneficial aspects through financial and environmental methods for the United States. Solar energy is a new concept that many are unfamiliar with, so understanding it can be difficult. After a long attempt to discover how to use the sun's energy, scientists have discovered solar panels that will absorb rays that can be used to produce energy. “The sun provides us with about 20,000 times the energy we can actually use” (“Solar Energy,” Earth Explorer). Solar energy is a leading form of sustainable energy that is used around the world to provide heat and electricity to homes. On a smaller scale, solar energy can be used to charge a phone, power a calculator, and run many other things. Solar energy can be a path to many advances from the middle of the paper... lead to many benefits in the future. Solar energy exists all over the world and using the sun to produce energy can impact users. This type of energy hasn't always been used to its advantage and now it can be. Solar energy is the obvious choice for the United States to start using more of it because of its financial benefits that lead to reduced electricity bills and jobs. Solar energy is also a resource for the environmental services it offers. With no byproducts and no waste, solar energy leads to a greener world. Supporters of solar energy are widespread, from state representatives to solar panel manufacturers. Another group of supporters are schools that use solar energy in many ways to benefit their school. Solar energy has a guaranteed future that could change the entire way society looks at energy.