A great place to start a renewable energy campaign is in the home. Converting to renewable energy sources means using environmentally-friendly renewable energy. Renewable energy is naturally replenished energy generated from natural resource, such as sunlight and wind, and even from the rain, tides, and geothermal heat.
In 2006, about 18% of global final energy consumption came from renewables, with traditional biomass, such as wood-burning, and hydroelectricity being the largest renewable sources.
In your home, this might involve installing solar panels, a wind turbine or maybe an EPA-certified wood stove that uses renewable firewood. Here are a few ideas as to how best to get started:
1: Calculate your Energy Need.
One motivator is simply to look at your utility bills for the last year and see what you spend in electricity and gas. Renewable energy options often are cost-saving in the long-run. And know that if you are running energy-gobblers, like that high-voltage hair dryer, then you'll need to high-performance solutions.
2: Research your Climate
Your options are affected by the climate. It makes sense, of course, that if you have a lot of sunshine, solar energy might be the best option. And if you live in a windswept location, you might want to look into wind turbines.
3: Contact the National Energy Agency
The mission of the national energy agency is to promote sustainable energy. They would be able to answer some of your queries about renewable energy or at least point you in the right direction. And they would have a wealth of tips for how to cut down your general household energy consumption, such as switching the dry cycle "off" on your dishwasher, letting your dishes dry naturally or hanging your clothes out to dry. Energy agencies also would ask you to check that you have adequate insulation and start replacing replace old appliances with EPA Energy Saving appliances.
4: Switch to Renewable Energy Sources
Maybe start by looking at installing a solar oven or a solar hot-water heater. You can have solar panels installed for hot water heating, or to power appliances like computers and fans. Or install a wood-burning stove for the winter months. Just make sure it's an EPA-certified wood stove, as they use far less firewood or pellets.
With global climate concerns, the costs of energy rising, and government involvement, renewable energy solutions are becoming more of a viable solution for individuals.
In 2006, about 18% of global final energy consumption came from renewables, with traditional biomass, such as wood-burning, and hydroelectricity being the largest renewable sources.
In your home, this might involve installing solar panels, a wind turbine or maybe an EPA-certified wood stove that uses renewable firewood. Here are a few ideas as to how best to get started:
1: Calculate your Energy Need.
One motivator is simply to look at your utility bills for the last year and see what you spend in electricity and gas. Renewable energy options often are cost-saving in the long-run. And know that if you are running energy-gobblers, like that high-voltage hair dryer, then you'll need to high-performance solutions.
2: Research your Climate
Your options are affected by the climate. It makes sense, of course, that if you have a lot of sunshine, solar energy might be the best option. And if you live in a windswept location, you might want to look into wind turbines.
3: Contact the National Energy Agency
The mission of the national energy agency is to promote sustainable energy. They would be able to answer some of your queries about renewable energy or at least point you in the right direction. And they would have a wealth of tips for how to cut down your general household energy consumption, such as switching the dry cycle "off" on your dishwasher, letting your dishes dry naturally or hanging your clothes out to dry. Energy agencies also would ask you to check that you have adequate insulation and start replacing replace old appliances with EPA Energy Saving appliances.
4: Switch to Renewable Energy Sources
Maybe start by looking at installing a solar oven or a solar hot-water heater. You can have solar panels installed for hot water heating, or to power appliances like computers and fans. Or install a wood-burning stove for the winter months. Just make sure it's an EPA-certified wood stove, as they use far less firewood or pellets.
With global climate concerns, the costs of energy rising, and government involvement, renewable energy solutions are becoming more of a viable solution for individuals.
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