Abstract: . . .  source Solar Energy energy that comes from the sun Subsidy financial assistance given by government to encourage the production of a good, service, or resource; production would be uneconomical without the subsidy Waste-to-Energy Plant a plant that burns solid waste to produce usable energy Wind Energy energy that comes from the movement of air Page 9 Teaching Instructions Overview These specific teaching activities, like those in the other units, do not have to be done in order. It may be best, however, to do the Case Study toward the end of the unit, after students have mastered much of the basic information. Although some basic information is given in the Facts About Renewable Energy section, your students will need to research other resources . . .
. . .  large amounts of energy for heating and cooling. Living standards also are higher in the United States, and it takes more energy to heat our larger homes. When corrected for differences in living space, the United States is among the most efficient of the other developed countries in residential heating. Another factor is that because energy is relatively abundant in the United States compared to Japan and Italy, we have developed industries that rely on high energy usage (“energy intensity”) in production. Activity 8: Case Study: The Case of the Energy Subsidy The Decision Worksheets for the various special interest groups will reflect the biases of the constituencies represented. Nevertheless, the consensus Decision Grid is likely to look . . .
. . .  + Growth continues 0 No direct impact Tax credits +/- Why single out this industry? + Encourages cleaner fuels ? Could level playing field with fossil fuels, but hard to measure + Growth continues - Reduces tax revenues Fossil fuel tax + Those responsible would pay + Incentive to develop cleaner fuels + Would internalize spillover costs - Energy costs would rise, slowing the economy + Increases tax revenues Source: Indiana Department of Education, Energy Environment & Economics  . . .
. . .  school. 10. Be sure that your family car has a regular tune-up. Keep the tires inflated properly. Page 22 Activity 8 Case Study The Case of the Energy Subsidy Student Directions: 1. The Senate is considering energy policies to give tax breaks to renewable energy sources and to increase taxes on fossil fuels. You will be asked to take part in public hearings involving these issues. 2. After you research the various energy sources, you will be assigned a role as either a senator or one of the lobbyists representing various special interests and geographic regions. 3. Fill out a Decision Worksheet and Decision-Making Grid to help you come to a decision. Much depends on you. Good luck. SCENARIO The year is 1998. United States dependence on foreign . . .
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