1. [http://www.mnpower.com/about_electricity/images/generator.jpg] Step 1 – Fuel source for heat. Heat is used to create steam (Can be bypassed for some sources!) Generating Electricity

2. [http://www.mnpower.com/about_electricity/images/generator.jpg] Step 2 – The force of the heat or steam is used to turn a turbine

3. [http://www.mnpower.com/about_electricity/images/generator.jpg] Step 3 – Turbine turns a generator to produce electricity (steam cooled and re-used!)

4. Fossil Fuels Formed from long term decay of plant and animal matter. Formed from long term decay of plant and animal matter. Non-renewable. Non-renewable. [http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/sources/non-renewable/images/OILGASFORMATION.gif]

5. Fossil Fuels The energy content in fuels can be measured in Btu’s The energy content in fuels can be measured in Btu’s Amount of energy needed to heat 1 pound of water 1ºF. Amount of energy needed to heat 1 pound of water 1ºF.

7. Fossil Fuels About 70% of US electricity comes from the burning of fossil fuels. [http://www.mnpower.com/about_electricity/images/gen_mix.jpg] Click Here for MN Info

8. [http://www.eere.energy.gov/tribalenergy/guide/images/coal_map.gif]

10. Fossil Fuels The total process in which fossil fuels create electricity is 35% efficient. The total process in which fossil fuels create electricity is 35% efficient.

11. Fossil Fuels Byproducts of burning fossil fuels: CO 2 SO x (sulfur oxides) NO x (nitrogen oxides) [http://www.gas.or.jp/gasfacts_e/p_03/images/3_3.jpg]