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Five Types of Alternative Energy

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Solar power is making a comeback. Now, solar energy research and development spending is increasing. The United States and Canadian governments are even offering tax credits for individuals that use solar panels and other forms of renewable energy to make their homes more energy efficient. Wind power.

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More Drilling is Not The Solution We Need for Our Energy Future

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

That is 20 years from now – that’s a long time for Americans to make big changes and invest in new technologies! That makes no sense whatsoever. Does that make any sense as a national policy? Continue (and increase) tax incentives for using renewable energy at home. Go Green' oil production.

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