The document discusses several alternative energy resources including hydroelectric, solar, geothermal, biofuels, and wind power. Hydroelectric energy harnesses the power of moving water using turbines, often located in dams, to generate electricity. Geothermal energy involves drilling deep into the earth to access heat from below the surface and using it to power turbines. Biofuels are renewable transportation fuels like ethanol that can be used instead of gasoline. Wind energy captures the kinetic energy of wind with turbines to produce electricity.