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Energy Use Physical Process

Development Type/ Activity Erosion increased Sedimentation/ siltation increased Soil disturbed or compacted Soil removed and disposed of Surface water flow disrupted Groundwater supply reduced Groundwater supply depleted Longshore dirt/ beach dynamics altered Dredging potentially required

Supply Source

Wood Local                   
Fossil Imported                  
Biogas Local                  
Propane Imported                  
Solar                  
Windmill Local                  
Hydroelectric (with dam and storage)                  
Hydroelectric (small scale, water wheel or ram)                  
Hydrothermal                  
Electric imported                  
Electric local                  
Natural Gas imported                  

Transmission of

Powerlines                  
Above ground                  
Buried                  
Pipes                  
Above ground                  
Buried                  
Vehicle bulk (also requires road access)                  
Boat bulk (also requires docks, piers)