The Facts about Renewable Energy
Renewable energy resources are practical, reliable, cost-effective, and healthier for people and our environment.
The more natural and renewable energy sources we use, the less dependent we will be on fossil fuels. The high levels of fossil fuels we burn each day are contributing to climate change and polluting the air that we breathe, which in turn contributes to many health issues.
Each and everyone of us should do their share in helping to save the environment we live in, for us and for future generations. Although many other issues need to be addressed, making the switch however, is a large step forward in the fight against climate change, and the fight for a cleaner environment.
There are obviously advantages and disadvantages relating to the use of natural and renewable energy sources:
Some of the Advantages of Natural Energy Sources are:
- The sun, wind, tides, and geothermal activity are all renewable and free to use.
- After the initial cost of solar panels, wind turbines, and geothermal energy equipment, the only other cost is the upkeep and maintenance.
- Less dependence on gas, energy or electric companies.
- Use as much or as little of the renewable electricity you generate.
- Oil, gas and coal supplies will most likely run out someday. Having the infrastructure in place now will give us the freedom and the peace of mind.
- Government grants are available for some natural energy projects depending on your location.
Some of the Disadvantages of Natural Energy Sources are:
- The initial cost of renewable energy technologies may be expensive.
- It is unlikely you will be able to totally replace your current energy or power supply to the use of renewable energy, but you could get close with a realistic budget and the implementation of different energy technologies, such as a wind energy and solar energy combination.
There are many government incentives for installing solar and wind energy systems that you can take advantage of now. Please check out the
Department of Energy website for more details.
To inquire about our alternative energy solutions and to set-up a site evaluation, call or email:
Hans Stahl: (734) 845-1760
Location: Hours:
2175 E. Joy Rd. Mon - Fri: 9AM - 5PM
Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Sat: 10AM - 5PM
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