What is Renewable Energy?
It’s okay if at some point you’ve asked the question, “what is renewable energy?” We’ve all been there and may even find ourselves asking it more than once. To fully understand and embrace the question, let’s remove ourselves from what we already know and think about energy itself. The traditional energy many of our homes, cars, and businesses use include oil, coal and natural gases, which are also known as fossil fuels. Now, take a step back, and imagine a much “greener” picture. I’m talking open fields with luscious green grass, tall trees in a forest, a natural spring, and bright natural light of the sun. These are all pieces to what is known as renewable energy; energy that is generated from natural resources (as described above). So what does all of that have to do with you cooking dinner on the stove, washing your clothes or even driving a car? Why should any of this matter to you? As one of the leading providers of renewable energy, we’re here to make sure you understand the ins and outs of renewable energy, and will prepare you to start conserving the environment while paving the way for generations to come.
Getting To Know The Benefits of Renewable Energy
Now that you know the basics of what renewable energy is, it’s time to know the benefits that can come along with choosing renewable energy over your traditional fossil fuels. By continuing to user fossil fuels, humanity contributes to serious problems that include, global warming, air pollution, oil spills, and deforestation. Even though these fossil fuels are natural resources for us, we continue to pile on toxic waste that we will inevitably run out of. As we continue to run through this harsh cycle, the more we use fossil fuels the harder it is to repair the years and years of irresponsible energy use. Deciding to find a way to reduce our need for fossil fuels is now more important than ever. This is how renewable energy can come into play, setting the way for a brighter future in energy.
Here are a few ways we see renewable energy contributing to a cleaner and safer environment:
- It reduces the amount of carbon emissions created from fossil fuels
- It helps reduce the states dependence on imported fuels
- It helps create more jobs in green energy manufacturing, installation, & more.
Types of Renewable Energy
Unlike traditional energy, there are many forms of renewable energy.. These include, sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat. Because of the vast amount of ways renewable energy can be obtained, and because it can be naturally replenished, you can use the same energy over and over again without it wasting away. This is one way renewable energy is looked upon as a more cost effective and cleaner way to live. While you might be starting to understand exactly what renewable energy is and the benefits, here is a bit more information on the different types of renewable energy that we use:
- Wind Energy, also known as wind power, uses turbines to capture the energy from wind that can be converted into electricity for your home and business through a power grid.
- Solar Energy, also known as solar power, where energy from the sun is converted into electric and thermal energy. This advancement either harnesses the power of the sun’s light or heat, providing your home or business with electricity.
How It Can Work for Me
The best part about converting from traditional fossil fuels to renewable energy is the seamlessness it takes to make it happen. While the thought of switching over might seem like a daunting and tedious task, Star Energy Partners makes it easier. By doing this, we make it simpler for you to start making an impact by creating a greener and much cleaner world.
