Renewable energy is the fastest growing energy sector, despite the fact we still get the majority of our power from non-renewable sources. Oil, coal and fossil fuels are not only in limited supply, but are also detrimental to the health of the planet. On the other hand, renewable energy is in infinite supply and draws its power cleanly and naturally. Solar, wind, water and geothermal energy sources are the future of the industry and are expected to create 12 million new jobs through 2030. In West Virginia alone, a mere two percent of the state’s geothermal power could replace its entire electrical capacity. In just one hour, the Sun provides enough power to meet the world’s energy needs for a year.
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Thanks for great material! I reposted on my blog:
http://ecohope.blogspot.com/2011/07/newbies-guide-to-renewable-energy.html
Quick quibble:
Hydrogen is not a renewable energy source. We don’t have a renewable stockpile of hydrogen anywhere. Hydrogen can only be used as storage of energy produced from somewhere else. For example, you can run a windmill that can separate hydrogen from water and pump the hydrogen to a filling station and use it to power your car, but the cars energy comes from the wind turbine.
For that matter, you could use the same wind turbine to manufacture methane as well. That doesn’t make methane renewable.
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It would be nice if you clarified exactly what “Companies Running on 100% Renewable Energy” means. I have a very very hard time believing that all of Kohl’s 110 stores run 100% on renewable energy.
Renewable energy is such an abundant source of power, but it is a shame that we have done such a poor job at harnessing it. Often, we continue with our current course because it is easier, not because it is better in any way. Hopefully, our government will wake up and start taking action. Government subsidies, loan guarantees and other proactive strategies can help alternative energy move forward at a much faster pace. This will help our country become energy independent, and the world a cleaner place.
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