I. Introduction: Define the Problem

Briefly describe your future city.  Introduce how your city will generate and transmit all or part of its electric power using an alternative energy source that does not deplete natural resources and has limited impact on the environment. 

II. Describe Your Solution

• Describe the alternative energy source you’ve chosen for your city.
• Discuss how your city will generate and transmit/distribute electric power using this energy source.
• Explain why you chose this energy source for your city (benefits), especially in terms of impact on natural resources and the environment.
• Explain how using this energy source would help offset dependence on fossil fuels.
• Discuss how your design addresses at least 2 additional issues (such as waste disposal and reliability, for example).
• Describe some of the risks related to using this energy source, especially in terms of impact on natural resources and the environment.
• Discuss how your design will reduce the risks associated with using this energy source. It can be a new idea or an improvement on something already being done.
• Describe the engineering disciplines involved in your solution and the role of the engineer you believe most useful to the development of your solution.

III. Evaluate Your Solution

• Perfectly designed solutions do not exist. What trade-offs come with using your energy source to generate electricity (such as cost, efficiency, appearance)?
• Discuss why the energy source you chose is still the best solution for your city.

III. Conclusion

• Summarize your ideas and findings.

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