Why We Need More Green Energy Resources

I have made a Squidoo lens that goes into the different types of alternative energy and the pros and cons of using these in our homes and businesses. No matter what side of the alternative energy debate you stand on, this world will not last for ever the way we are going. If we stay on this path, there will be nothing left for our grandchildren's children.

Scary stuff, but only if you think about it!

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Alternative Home Energy - Using Clean Energy in Your Home

Reducing your Carbon Footprint in Your Own Home

There are only two ways to stop your energy costs from escalating in your home. You can either use less energy by using energy saving appliances, or you can opt for alternative home energy to power your existing appliances. Doing both will deliver you even greater savings.

So what are the different types of alternative home energy? By far the most popular and most practical at the moment is solar power. The sun's energy is captured using a series of solar panels and converted into electricity. Any excess energy can be stored in a battery.

Some homes make use of wind turbines to drive an electrical generator. This is most practical in windy areas. Wind energy is free and clean at the same time.

Any discussion on home energy would not be complete without reference to bio-diesel for vehicles. Made from vegetable oil, it produces no harmful gasses. At the moment bio-diesel powered vehicles are still in an experimental stage.