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What is Green Energy?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

During the course of the last elections both in Canada and the USA, there was a substantial amount of talk surrounding energy: renewable energy, green energy, and fossil fuel emissions. Today, I will look define green energy and outline the importance of it to our future. Why renewable energy?

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Alternative and Sustainable Energy Sources: Solar Power

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Solar power uses the heat of the sun to produce energy in a sustainable, clean and eco-friendly manner. This is where solar energy differs from other forms of sustainable power, such as hydro and wind power, which are really only viable on a large scale. Related posts: Alternative and Sustainable Energy Sources: Wind Power.

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7 Ways to Go Green for Under $7.00

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Clean with Vinegar – While grocery stores try to fill an entire row with different cleaning products , there is really only a need for one – and chances are you already have it in your home. Related posts: 5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time. The New “Go Green” Mondays.

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Alternative and Sustainable Energy Sources: Wind Power

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The biggest wind turbine built to date in theUnited Statesis capable of generating sufficient clean energy to power approximately 600 houses. Generally, turbines are grouped together to create ‘wind farms’, with the potential to create large amounts of clean energy that is fed into the electricity grid.

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Five Types of Alternative Energy

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Natural gas is not the cleanest form of energy in the world but it’s a whole lot cleaner than the petroleum based products that we currently use. The advantage of natural gas is that it’s incredibly light and a lot easier to clean up in the event of an accident. Related posts: 5 Ways to NOT Save Energy. What is Green Energy?