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Alternative Energy Sources for Our Homes and Businesses

Alternative Energy Sources for Our Homes and Businesses

It appears that energy costs are constantly rising, which has impacted many of us financially. At the same time, we are aware of our collective impact on the planet, and many of us want to find ways to reduce our carbon footprints. Finally, depending on where we live, we may be looking for ways to produce more energy than we need so that we can “sell” our excess power to our utility company, reducing our power consumption while also providing us with some extra cash. There are numerous energy sources available, including solar, wind, and geothermal. 

The Power of Being Eco Friendly

climate change

Natural resources that replenish themselves faster than they are depleted provide us with renewable energy. The sun and wind are two examples of renewable energy sources. We must remember that burning fossil fuels emits more pollution than generating electricity from renewable sources. The transition to renewable energy from fossil fuels, which now account for most emissions, is critical to combating climate change and saving money in the long run. Renewable energy sources are less expensive and create more jobs, which is a win-win situation for everyone. 

The Power of Going Solar

Solar Panels Are Versatile

Going solar is an excellent option for many of us who want to reduce our energy costs. Solar technologies have the potential to provide heat, cooling, natural lighting, electricity, and fuel for a wide range of applications. Solar technologies use photovoltaic panels or mirrors to concentrate solar radiation to convert sunlight into electrical energy. Solar energy can take many interesting shapes and forms, including solar powered generators, solar forests, and solar energy sculptures, as we have discovered. We can use these solar items as primary power sources for our homes or businesses, or as backups in the event of a power outage. No matter where we live, we can now find ways to incorporate solar power into how we power our homes. 

The Power of The Wind

The Power of The Wind

While solar power is often the first option that comes to mind when considering environmentally friendly ways to power our lives, it is not the only one. There are more affordable solar alternatives available than ever before, such as turbines that can be installed inside or on buildings and homes. Wind energy captures the kinetic energy of moving air, and such wind turbines are now small enough to fit inside our HVAC system or ductwork.

This is an improvement over previous wind turbines, which had to be installed in large open spaces outside, which we don’t always have. Furthermore, because there are fewer birds and other wildlife in our ductwork, these smaller-scale turbines have a lower impact on local wildlife. These solar alternatives can reduce our carbon footprint by 50% or more and are frequently the least expensive clean energy options available. 

The Power of Geothermal Energy

Geothermal Energy

Depending on where we live, we may be able to use geothermal energy, which harnesses the available thermal energy from the Earth’s interior. Fluids of various temperatures can be used to generate electricity once they reach the surface. The technology for generating electricity from hydrothermal reservoirs has been in use for more than a century.

Geothermal energy is widely used as a source of energy in Nordic countries such as Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark. For example, Iceland is widely recognized as a world leader in geothermal district heating. Geothermal energy is now used to heat roughly 9/10 of all homes in Iceland, as well as for bathing and recreation, fish farming, greenhouses, heat pumps, industrial uses, snow melting, and space heating. We should use geothermal energy if we live in an area where it is available.

There are numerous reasons why we, as homeowners or business owners, might want to find eco-friendly ways to power our lives. We might be concerned about the environmental impact of our energy use. To reduce our reliance on others, we may wish to generate our own energy. We might want to generate extra power that we can “sell” back to our utility company for a nice passive income stream. Whatever our reasons for seeking a green energy source, we have several options. Today, there is very little standing in our way of achieving the clean energy we seek.

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