They say we're in an "energy crisis"...

An alternative fuel is any fuel other than gasoline or diesel. Since many alternative fuels are also renewable, and can be produced in the U.S., they could reduce our dependence on foreign oil. There is a big difference between "energy" and "fuel" even though the terms are used together. It is often said that we are in an "energy crisis" however, this isn't accurate. Energy exists all around us in many different forms. The problem is that energy needs to be stored and transported as fuel. Technically speaking we should be talking about a "fuel shortage", not an "energy crisis".