How to Save Power at HomeWe all learned about the renewable and non-renewable sources of energy in school. However, we never paid much attention to the rapid consumption of the non-renewable sources of energy until recently. The world is faced with severe energy crisis now and none of us remain unaffected anymore. Should we leave everything to the governments, or can we do something to save power? The answer is simple: we can.
Benefits of Creating Your Own PowerIf wind energy is used in the home, federal regulations (specifically, the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, or PURPA) require utilities to connect with and purchase power from small (less than 80 MW) wind energy systems. When used to power the home, wind energy makes a promising source for future generations. Electrical energy production by renewable sources, has been estimated that 90% is from hydro power only. Water power supplies about 10 percent of the electricity that we use in the United States. In California, for example, about 15% of all the electricity comes from hydroelectric. It has been said that enough solar energy falls on the surface of the earth every 40 minutes to meet 100% of the entire world's energy needs for a full year. Do Your Part to Help Save Mother Earth!With the world slowly moving to the much-dreaded energy crisis, it is important that we reduce our dependency on non-renewable sources of energy. Non-renewable sources being renewable are about to get extinct. Renewable energy solutions refer to those energy solutions that can keep churning energy without exhausting the resources. |
