For example, solar energy may be transformed into chemical energy as it is trapped by photosynthesis, then into heat energy as livestock feed on plants to sustain their life processes. C. Humans use large quantities of energy for agricultural production. Brainstorm the major sources of energy used today discuss each and list alternate types of energy. Californians use many different sources of energy. Some of these, along with their advantages and disadvantages, are listed below.
Oil provides a high quality source of energy.
Refined into gasoline, diesel, and other fuels which can be easily transported and used where they are needed. For this reason these fuels are used primarily for transportation, but are excellent for heating, industrial processes and generation of electricity. From domestic and Canadian wells, mostly. Natural gas is the primary raw material for nitrogen fertilizer. California's mountain reservoirs provides us with an excellent source of electricity.