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Renewable energy commercialization in the United States

Okay, buddy. Let's talk about renewable energy commercialization in the United States! You know how we have to use energy to do things like power lights, run cars, and watch TV? Well, we have two kinds of energy sources. The first one is called fossil fuels, which come from things like oil, coal, and gas. The other kind is called renewable energy, which comes from sources like the sun, wind, and water.

Now, some grown-ups are worried about using fossil fuels because they can run out and make the air dirty. So, they want to use renewable energy instead. The United States government even gives companies money to help them make and sell renewable energy sources like solar panels and wind turbines.

But, not all companies make and sell renewable energy because it can be expensive and hard to make. It's like if you want to bake a cake but you're missing some ingredients, it's hard to make it work! That's why we are still using mostly fossil fuels right now.

But, some states in the US, like California, are doing a good job of using renewable energy already. They use a lot of solar power and wind power to make electricity. And, in the future, other states might start using more renewable energy too.

So, there you have it, kiddo! Renewable energy means using things like the sun and wind to make energy instead of things like oil and coal. It's good for the environment, but it can be hard to make and sell. Some states in the US are doing a great job of using it already!