Comparison should include
- physical footprint (i.e., acreage)
- carbon footprint
- capacity (as part of the grid)
- market share
- energy sources from specific geographic locations (may take into account physical location, infrastructure, population densities, environmental concerns).
Comparison should utilize maps.
Teacher Resource:
Independent Statistics and Analysis, U.S. Energy Information Administration
Process/Skill Questions:
- What energy sources are most prevalent in Virginia?
- What energy sources are best suited for densely populated areas? Sparsely populated areas?
- What is capacity factor?
- How does market share vary in different regions of Virginia?