{"id":42547,"date":"2022-06-20T13:00:03","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T17:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/?p=42547"},"modified":"2022-12-06T07:00:15","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T12:00:15","slug":"5-ways-to-access-renewable-and-affordable-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/5-ways-to-access-renewable-and-affordable-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Access Renewable and Affordable Energy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- intro content --><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage main\" id=\"1st\">summary &#8220;ways to access renewable and affordable energy&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_00.jpg\" alt=\"ways to access renewable and affordable energy\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-42686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_00.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_00-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_00-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_00-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#1stb',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty20.com\/photos\/4aeb5f56-9ed4-4ebd-bac0-5a57532f2c4b\/?utm_t20_channel=bl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">twenty20.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row topcontent\" id=\"1sta\">\n<div class=\"column105\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<p><h3>Summary Outline:<\/h3>\n<p>This article will cover five different ways to access renewable energies to reduce our dependency on non-renewable resources while boosting our country&#8217;s economy and creating jobs: solar farms, wind farms, hydroelectricity generation stations, geothermal heat pumps, and battery storage devices.<\/p>\n<p>The objective of this post is to review current renewable energy sources and other alternative options to help move the US energy economy to clean and reliable energy sources. It will also provide the &#8220;know-how&#8221; for personal home generation and the pros and cons of each:<\/p>\n<div class=\"intropad maincontent broad\" style=\"margin-top: -30px !important\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"smleft\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#1stb',500); return false;\" class=\"\" data-atr=\"1stb\">solar farms<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\" class=\"\" data-atr=\"#2nd\">wind farms<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\" class=\"\" data-atr=\"#2ndb\">hydroelectricity generation stations<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\" class=\"\" data-atr=\"#3rd\">geothermal heat pumps<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\" class=\"\" data-atr=\"#3rdb\">future energy sources<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft indent\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#5thaa',500); return false;\" class=\"\" data-atr=\"#3rdb\"><span>&#8211; <\/span>battery storage devices<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to first topic about ways to access renewable and affordable energy &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#1stb',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"otherimage main\" id=\"1stb\">first &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_01.jpg\" alt=\"ways to access renewable and affordable energy\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-42687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_01.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_01-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/solar-panels-in-green-field-aerial-view-76TRNK4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>Solar Farms<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Solar farms are responsible for most renewable energy derived from non-hydroelectric sources. ACCORDING TO CLEAN TECHNICA, the US makes up only 20% of the world&#8217;s solar power, but it generates 43% of all new solar power worldwide.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">California&#8217;s single large solar farm has generated enough energy to power 8,800 homes and reduced carbon emissions by more than 1 million tons. The solar array was expected to be paid off within eight years and generate $15 million per year.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">It was built on government-owned land where nothing else could be built because of environmental regulations, but the project still became a success.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">This means that solar farms can be a great way to power homes and businesses while saving money in the long run.<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown content\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to topic side notes &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"intropad broad\" style=\"margin-top: -50px !important\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#1stc',500); return false;\">understanding solar power<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#1std',500); return false;\">personal solar panels<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#1ste',500); return false;\">shop ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\">next topic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments nostyle\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash tableline check2 hheader\">\n<li class=\"none content more2 bulletline\" id=\"1stc\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin imgnote\">\n<h6 class=\"more2\">\n<h6>Understanding Solar Power:<\/h6>\n<p>Solar power generates ~2.8% of all electricity generated in the U.S. in 2021 &#8211; <em>(1)<\/em>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sun rays are absorbed by the PV cells in the panel. This energy creates electrical charges that move in response to an internal electrical field in the cell, causing electricity to flow. <\/p>\n<p>Solar panels work perfectly in desert regions such as California and the southwest areas where land has little production value and the region gets plenty of sun.<\/p>\n<p>However, in regions where there are farmland and forest trees, stripping the land from food-producing farms or forests\/wood trees to solar is not best environmental practice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/solar-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"creating a pet friendly sunroom\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41713\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/vectors\/anthropomorphic-colorful-face-hot-1297542\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pixabay<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"more3\">In some areas, you will find solar development and land conservation colliding. Converting precious land to solar is an issue that must be addressed before sweeping the country with solar farms.<\/p>\n<p>The cost to produce a megawatt of solar power per hour is ~$50. This is a dramatic cost reduction over the years will make solar an effective source of energy production<\/p>\n<p>The pros and cons of solar power:<\/p>\n<p class=\"more\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: -20px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">renewable energy source<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">reduces electricity production costs.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">low maintenance cost<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important\">technology development for better output<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"more\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: -20px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">weather dependent<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">solar energy storage expensive<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">hazardous materials used in production<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">limited recycling<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">uses a lot of land space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px !important; margin-bottom: 35px\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Solar Power&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>(resources)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; how solar panels work<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=how+solar+panels+work&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiM_KSX6bL4AhUsAFkFHf32CwUQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=how+solar+panels+work&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIECCMQJzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBggAEB4QBzIICAAQHhAHEAVQ5xtY5xtgth5oAHAAeACAATWIAWCSAQEymAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=_ZOrYsyJKKyA5NoP_e2vKA&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; how solar CSP work<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=how+solar+CSP+work&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjg_7PR6bL4AhVsrHIEHdCJDWIQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=how+solar+CSP+work&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIECCMQJzIGCAAQHhAIOggIABAeEAgQB1D_DFj_DGDWD2gAcAB4AIABRIgBcpIBATKYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=d5SrYqDoIOzYytMP0JO2kAY&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; solar power transmission<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=solar+power+transmission+diagram&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiLgPLy6bL4AhXJq3IEHY2dBdwQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=solar+power+transmission+diagram&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoECCMQJzoGCAAQHhAHOggIABAeEAgQB1D4CFiHPWCvP2gAcAB4AIABcogBuwWSAQQxMy4xmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=vZSrYsutLsnXytMPjbuW4A0&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; solar farms<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=solar+farms&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjE25iU6rL4AhVjqXIEHdDrBQgQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=solar+farms&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIICAAQgAQQsQMyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQ6BAgjECc6BAgAEEM6BwgAELEDEENQmAxYhilg305oAnAAeACAATqIAcoFkgECMTSYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=A5WrYoTOJOPSytMP0NeXQA&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; solar CSP<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=solar+csp&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjknuKt6rL4AhV1r3IEHZ9ND_QQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=solar+CSP&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgAMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgYIABAeEAgyBggAEB4QCDIGCAAQHhAIMgYIABAeEAgyBggAEB4QCDIGCAAQHhAIMgYIABAeEAg6BAgjECc6CAgAEIAEELEDUMoVWIEbYJk3aABwAHgAgAE1iAG1AZIBATSYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=OZWrYqSeDvXeytMPn5u9oA8&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite blank\" style=\"height: 3px !important\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; how solar farms work<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/aXCjeTzwnOs\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; world&#8217;s largest solar farms<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/6FMLm5WCadI\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; solar plus farming<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lgZBlD-TCFE\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2 bulletline\" id=\"1std\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin imgnote\">\n<h6 class=\"more2\">\n<h6>Solar For Your Home:<\/h6>\n<p>As you drive through neighborhoods, these days, you&#8217;ll see more and more homes topped with solar panels. Adding solar panels to roofs is one way to generate power without the sacrifice of valuable land.<\/p>\n<p>The power generated (depending on the amount of sunlight) can provide enough electricity for home use. Any excess electricity not used is fed back into the grid.<\/p>\n<p>If every roof in the U.S. had solar panels, it would supply an estimated 39% of all power generated. Unfortunately, homeowners are wary about the cost and the return on investment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/solarview_01c.jpg\" alt=\"???\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41640\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/aerial-view-of-a-rural-private-house-with-solar-ph-Z7CHAFG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"more3\">Find out what type of incentives, tax credits, and rebates are available in your area that you can get before committing solar installation &#8211; whether it is solar panels or solar shingles. <\/p>\n<p>Some states and utility associations offer rebates and other incentives for going solar. You may find that installing solar has a high ROI since it not only reduces or eliminates your monthly electric bill but also increases your home\u2019s value.<\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px !important; margin-bottom: 35px !important\">\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Solar Panel Views<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">on Front Roof<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=solar+panels+on+front+roof&amp;tbm=isch&amp;sxsrf=APq-WBuff8J4Y0VWpUuSetu1GRJlPno64A%3A1645115495579&amp;source=hp&amp;biw=1920&amp;bih=967&amp;ei=Z3gOYtXIH9m1ytMPgJ67iAk&amp;iflsig=AHkkrS4AAAAAYg6Gd_s8_qOpFGxjGj5cEWYBA0420xIK&amp;ved=0ahUKEwiVmObllIf2AhXZmnIEHQDPDpEQ4dUDCAU&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=solar+panels+on+front+roof&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQ6BwgjEO8DECc6CwgAEIAEELEDEIMBOggIABCxAxCDAToICAAQgAQQsQM6BggAEAgQHjoECAAQGFAAWJFFYLVKaAFwAHgAgAE9iAGUCZIBAjI3mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWc&amp;sclient=img\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">on Back Roof<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=solar+panels+on+back+roof&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiuqsbrlIf2AhVnGVkFHUxaDDcQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=solar+panels+on+back+roof&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQBxAeOggIABAIEAcQHlCWFFi8GGCbGmgAcAB4AIABPYgB-AGSAQE1mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=c3gOYu6kI-ey5NoPzLSxuAM&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">on Awnings<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=solar+panels+on+awnings&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwibgeSglYf2AhXeLVkFHUm4Av0Q2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=solar+panels+on+awnings&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoECAAQGDoFCAAQgARQuAxYhCFg5CNoAHAAeACAATmIAaUDkgEBOJgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=43gOYtuDDd7b5NoPyfCK6A8&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">on Driveway<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=solar+panels+on+driveway&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiZvezPlYf2AhXCVDUKHedZA60Q2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=solar+panels+on+driveway&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJzoFCAAQgAQ6BggAEAgQHlCXFFidJGCdJmgAcAB4AIABO4gBwgOSAQE5mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=RXkOYtmGOMKp1QHns43oCg&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">in Yard<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=solar+panels+in+yard&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiC5ZvLwIf2AhVYsHIEHSM1DpkQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=solar+panels+in+yard&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBggAEAgQHjIECAAQGDoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQBxAeOgYIABAFEB46CAgAEIAEELEDOgsIABCABBCxAxCDAVCAC1jXN2CAOmgCcAB4AIABTogB6gaSAQIxN5gBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=UqYOYoL0ONjgytMPo-q4yAk&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\"><em>(from google images)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">Solar Shingles<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=solar+roof+shingles&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjTzJ6Jlof2AhUWElkFHYzxBcIQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=solar+roof+shingles&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIGCAAQBRAeMgYIABAFEB4yBggAEAgQHjIGCAAQCBAeMgYIABAIEB4yBggAEAgQHjIGCAAQCBAeOgcIIxDvAxAnOgYIABAHEB46CAgAEAcQBRAeOggIABAIEAcQHlDpFli3HGDfH2gAcAB4AIABNogBtAKSAQE2mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=vnkOYtP1EJak5NoPjOOXkAw&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">Solar Water Heaters<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=solar+water+header&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj--byllof2AhWyM1kFHRilAokQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=solar+water+header&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIHCCMQ7wMQJ1C-C1i-C2CtD2gAcAB4AIABNYgBZpIBATKYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=-XkOYr6ZHrLn5NoPmMqKyAg&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">Solar Pool Heaters<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=solar+pool+heaters&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi5y5CNwIf2AhVuqHIEHUARA8MQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=solar+pool+heaters&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgYIABAFEB4yBggAEAUQHjIGCAAQBRAeMgYIABAIEB4yBggAEAgQHjoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQBxAeOggIABCABBCxA1CeE1j9KGDNKmgBcAB4AIABO4gByAWSAQIxNJgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=0KUOYrmjLO7QytMPwKKMmAw&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">Solar Deck Posts<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=solar+deck+post+caps&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwje586UwIf2AhXsmnIEHaG6CcsQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=solar+deck&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQBxAeOgYIABAFEB46CAgAEAgQBxAeUNlBWMdvYOG3AWgAcAB4AIABT4gB0gKSAQE2mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=4KUOYt73Gey1ytMPofWm2Aw&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">Solar Lighting<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=solar+landscape+lighting&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiggqe3wIf2AhUSgHIEHW8IDWUQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=solar+landsca&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgAMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDoHCCMQ7wMQJzoGCAAQCBAeOggIABCABBCxA1CeC1jtEmDmLGgAcAB4AIABTogBigOSAQE4mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=KaYOYuDJCpKAytMP75C0qAY&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table class=\"dataGrid incontent noleft\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px !important\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite linkcomment\">view post: (new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/quick-analysis-converting-your-home-to-solar-power-even-when-youre-on-a-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">converting your home to solar power on a budget<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about ways to access renewable and affordable energy &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\" id=\"1ste\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#1stc',500); return false;\">information discussed above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+panels&#038;rh=n%3A2236628011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar panels<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+generator&#038;rh=n%3A348967011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar generators<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+lighting&#038;rh=n%3A495236&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">solar lighting<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column45\">\n<!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc topmargin\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eia.gov\/energyexplained\/solar\/\">HOW: solar power works<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question bottomquest\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/sciencebusiness.net\/climate-news\/news\/future-solar-four-problems-we-need-solve-fast\">WHAT IS: the future of solar power<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/environment\/article\/solar-power\">INFO: solar power facts<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/k6veDQ6nWUQ\">YOUTUBE: solar power for the home<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite compare bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#shopservice',500); return false;\">SHOP: green energy (scroll)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"column9 photoplacement more mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe src=\"\/includes\/feed\/side-ideas-utility-green.html\" class=\"endblogframe posts\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more9 mobile\" id=\"photopics\"><span>what you can review &#8230;<br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; about home solar <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important; margin-top: 60px !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Why Go Solar<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/going-solar-5-reasons-to-make-the-investment-for-your-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/solarwhy_01.jpg\" alt=\"solar energy\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/going-solar-5-reasons-to-make-the-investment-for-your-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Why Go Solar? 5 Reasons to Make the Investment for Your Home<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement less mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Solar Garden Lighting<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/using-solar-lights-for-your-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/solarlight_01.jpg\" alt=\"solar lighting\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/using-solar-lights-for-your-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Why You Should Convert To Solar Lights<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!----------- second section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"2nd\">second &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_02.jpg\" alt=\"ways to access renewable and affordable energy\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-42688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_02.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_02-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_02-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/wind-turbines-at-dusk-on-green-field-renewable-ene-X9P974G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>Wind Farms<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Wind farms have been in use since the 1970s, but they weren&#8217;t always profitable. A wind turbine could cost $5 million to build and only produce $500,000 worth of electricity over 20 to 30 years.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">However, it is now possible to get wind turbine towers for less than $400 per kilowatt-hour, cheaper than building a dirty coal power plant.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Originally, wind farms would only generate electricity during nighttime hours, but recently they have been constructed with blades that can rotate at any time to capture energy during the day.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Steam turbines are also used to convert this energy into electricity. Because of the advancements in wind power technology, there is no longer an economic reason why wind farms cannot be built in every location with sufficient wind.<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown content\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to topic side notes &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"intropad broad\" style=\"margin-top: -50px !important\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2ndb',500); return false;\">understanding wind power<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2ndc',500); return false;\">wind for the home<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2ndd',500); return false;\">shop ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\">next topic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments nostyle\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash tableline check2 hheader\">\n<li class=\"none content more2 bulletline\" id=\"2ndb\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin imgnote\">\n<h6 class=\"block more2\">Understanding Wind Power:<\/h6>\n<p>Wind power generates ~9.2% of all electricity generated in the U.S. in 2021 &#8211; <em>(1)<\/em>.&nbsp;&nbsp;The wind turns the propeller-like blades of a turbine around a rotor, which spins a generator to create electricity. Cost is about $45 per production of megawatt power.<\/p>\n<p>Wind is found almost everywhere in the United States &#8211; both on-line and on water &#8211; and wind turbines don&#8217;t consume vast amount of land like solar. Turbines must be spaced far enough apart where the land can be worked into crops and used for grazing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_02b.jpg\" alt=\"ways to access renewable and affordable energy\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-42705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_02b.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_02b-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/vectors\/anthropomorphic-colorful-face-hot-1297542\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pixabay<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"more3\">The only negative is site pollution &#8211; wind farms in populated areas can be unsightly to view given their size and the numbers that take up an area. Wind operations have destroyed mountain views, coastal beaches and other scenic areas &#8211; in other words, &#8220;<em>&#8230; you can have them but not in my backyard&#8221;<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Wind farms are also noisy &#8211; they are not ideal to be placed near living communities or homes.<\/p>\n<p>The pros and cons of wind power:<\/p>\n<p class=\"more\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: -20px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">renewable energy source<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">reduces electricity production costs<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">doesn&#8217;t disrupt farm land<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">low maintenance cost<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important\">technology development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"more\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: -20px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">dangerous to some wildlife<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">very noisy<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">expensive to install<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">destroys landscapes and scenery<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">unreliable\/unpredictable<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important\">too remote may require additional transmission lines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px !important; margin-bottom: 35px\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Wind Power&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>(resources)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; how wind power works<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=how+wind+power+works&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjoioOniLP4AhUeAVkFHR9YCmEQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=how+wind+power+works&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQDFAAWABgAGgAcAB4AIABAIgBAJIBAJgBAKoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1n&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=oLSrYui6CZ6C5NoPn7CpiAY&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view pics<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; wind power transmission<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=wind+turbine+power+transmission&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwifzLetiLP4AhWus3IEHdZpBQ0Q2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=wind+power+tra&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgFMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgYIABAeEAgyBggAEB4QCDIGCAAQHhAIMgYIABAeEAgyBggAEB4QCDIGCAAQHhAIMgQIABAYOgQIIxAnOgQIABBDOgsIABCABBCxAxCDAToICAAQgAQQsQM6CAgAELEDEIMBOgcIABCxAxBDUOEyWIVJYK9oaABwAHgAgAE2iAHFBZIBAjE1mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=rbSrYt_BJK7nytMP1tOVaA&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view pics<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; land wind farms<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=land+wind+farms&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjrtqq_iLP4AhV0EmIAHc3kD_UQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=land+wind+farms&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQ6BAgjECc6CAgAELEDEIMBOggIABCABBCxAzoECAAQQzoLCAAQgAQQsQMQgwE6BwgAELEDEEM6BggAEB4QBToGCAAQHhAIOgQIABAYUKgUWO88YIc_aAFwAHgAgAFiiAHRBpIBAjE3mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=07SrYquBCPSkiLMPzcm_qA8&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view pics<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; water wind farms<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=water+wind+farms&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwifrc3ZiLP4AhVQrXIEHTFyCDkQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=water+wind+farms&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIGCAAQHhAIOgQIIxAnOgYIABAeEAc6CAgAEB4QCBAHUPAKWJ0QYP4RaABwAHgAgAFAiAGqApIBATaYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=CrWrYp-ADtDaytMPseShyAM&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view pics<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite blank\" style=\"height: 3px !important\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; how wind turbines work<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/aXCjeTzwnOs\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; wind turbines ruin landscape<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/y6tapAYaFC8\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; future of blade-less wind<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/nNp21zTeCDc\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/blackquote><\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2 bulletline\" id=\"2ndc\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin imgnote\">\n<h6 class=\"block more2\">Wind For the Home:<\/h6>\n<p>If you live in an windy area, why not harness the wind to produce energy for your home and business use?<\/p>\n<p>An industrialized wind-generating turbine with a capacity of 2.5\u20133 MW can produce at 25% capacity 4.38 million kWh in a year \u2013 enough to supply 330+ average households with electricity. But these turbines can be $3-4 million dollars in installation costs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/wind_04.jpg\" alt=\"creating a pet friendly sunroom\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41716\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/wind-turbine-wind-energy-2218457\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pixabay<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"more3\">You can find small residential and farm wind turbines that can harness the wind and work in conjunction with solar panels and other energy saving techniques to make your home more energy efficient.<\/p>\n<p>If the cost analysis doesn\u2019t work for your \u201cwindy\u201d situation, perhaps a decorative wind mill or weathervane might be the answer to enjoy those windy days.<\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px !important; margin-bottom: 35px\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Wind Power Views&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>(google images)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; home wind turbine<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=home+wind+turbine&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjk-Jaiq7T4AhWCFlkFHWfzChYQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=home+wind+turbine&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQ6BAgjECc6BAgAEBhQvw5Y1R9g9iNoAHAAeACAATuIAYoDkgEBOJgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=gF-sYuS4O4Kt5NoP5-arsAE&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; home vertical turbine<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=home+vertical+wind+turbine&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjq1p_Lq7T4AhXXAFkFHVf5DkcQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=home+ver&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgFMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDoECCMQJzoECAAQQzoICAAQgAQQsQM6CAgAELEDEIMBOgsIABCABBCxAxCDAVD5RVjGTWDgbWgAcAB4AYABgAOIAa0GkgEFOC4zLTGYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=11-sYqqPBteB5NoP1_K7uAQ&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; windmills<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=windmill&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjWq5OQrLT4AhU9FFkFHShsApAQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=windmill&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIECCMQJzIHCAAQsQMQQzIHCAAQsQMQQzIICAAQgAQQsQMyBAgAEEMyBQgAEIAEMggIABCABBCxAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMggIABCABBCxAzoGCAAQHhAHUIALWIALYL4NaABwAHgAgAE1iAFikgEBMpgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=Z2CsYpbcJL2o5NoPqNiJgAk&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; water wind farms<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=water+wind+farms&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwifrc3ZiLP4AhVQrXIEHTFyCDkQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=water+wind+farms&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIGCAAQHhAIOgQIIxAnOgYIABAeEAc6CAgAEB4QCBAHUPAKWJ0QYP4RaABwAHgAgAFAiAGqApIBATaYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=CrWrYp-ADtDaytMPseShyAM&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite blank\" style=\"height: 3px !important\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; types home wind turbines<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/246iRwbyO9s\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; challenges home wind turbine<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/nPvTH7Siclg\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table class=\"dataGrid incontent noleft\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px !important\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite linkcomment\">view post: (new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/on-windy-days-how-to-enjoy-harness-and-protect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">on windy days \u2013 how to enjoy, harness and protect<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/blackquote><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about ways to access renewable and affordable energy &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\" id=\"2ndd\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2ndb',500); return false;\">information discussed above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wind+turbine&#038;rh=n%3A3236381&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wind turbine<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=weathervanes&#038;rh=n%3A13827291&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">weathervanes<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wind+weather+station&#038;rh=n%3A397435011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wind weather station<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column45\">\n<!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc topmargin\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/windexchange.energy.gov\/what-is-wind\">WHAT IS: wind power<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/environment\/article\/wind-power\">INFO: wind information n&#8217; facts<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/IsUBq3BM8rU\">YOUTUBE: offshore wind energy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more8 mobile\" id=\"photopics\"><span>needing to address &#8230;<br \/>\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; eco-living at home <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important; margin-top: 60px !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Eco-Living<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/eco-living-how-why-and-what\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ecoliving-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"eco-living\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/eco-living-how-why-and-what\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Eco-Living \u2013 How, Why, and What<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement less mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Eco-Home<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/eco-friendly-homes-for-sustaining-a-better-environment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ecohome-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"finding right shower\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/eco-friendly-homes-for-sustaining-a-better-environment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Eco Friendly Homes For Sustaining a Better Environment<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement less mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Living In Eco-<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/living-in-a-more-eco-friendly-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ecohome_02.jpg\" alt=\"finding right shower\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/living-in-a-more-eco-friendly-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Living in a More Eco-Friendly Home in 4 Easy Steps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- magazine script --><\/p>\n<div id=\"magtopics\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"takeout ideas\">May We Suggest Other <em>Photo Remodeling Ideas<\/em> About<br \/>\n&#8220;Saving Energy at Home&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row postremodelingideas\">\n<div class=\"column4 postideas-box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/setup-clothesline-energy-saving-unit\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/3305360_ml.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/setup-clothesline-energy-saving-unit\/\">Setup a Clothesline as an Energy Saving Unit<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4 postideas-box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/home-insulation-savings\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/savinggraphic.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/home-insulation-savings\/\">Make Sure Your Home Is Well Insulated<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4 postideas-box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/7-tips-to-reduce-your-electricity-bills\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/saveenergy_01.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/7-tips-to-reduce-your-electricity-bills\/\">7 Tips To Reduce Your Electricity Bills<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<div class=\"clear-float\"><\/div>\n<p><!----------- third section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"3rd\">third &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_03.jpg\" alt=\"ways to access renewable and affordable energy\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-42689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_03.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_03-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_03-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/closeup-of-the-dam-in-hydroelectric-station-UD9HPD6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>Hydroelectricity Generation Stations<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Hydroelectricity generation stations consist of dams and canals that redirect water from a river or ocean and direct it through turbines to make electricity. These locations are also used for creating hydroelectricity from other sources, such as falling rain.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Most hydroelectricity stations use dams that already exist, but in the US alone, there are more than 25,000 dams of all sizes that could be re-purposed for energy generation.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">The Grand Coulee Dam in Washington state, originally built to divert water to nearby farms, can generate 3.5 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity each year. It is also the largest generator of hydroelectricity in the entire United States.<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown content\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to topic side notes &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"intropad broad\" style=\"margin-top: -50px !important\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rdb',500); return false;\">about hydroelectricity stations<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rdc',500); return false;\">other electric generating stations<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rdd',500); return false;\">shop ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\">next topic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments nostyle\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash tableline check2 hheader\">\n<li class=\"none content more2 bulletline\" id=\"3rdb\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin imgnote\">\n<h6 class=\"block more2\">About Hydroelectricity Stations:<\/h6>\n<p>Hydro power generates ~6.3% of all electricity generated in the U.S. in 2021 &#8211; <em>(1)<\/em>.&nbsp;&nbsp;The most effective are impoundments, where dams backup a water source and then channel the water through an outlet that turns a turbine for generating power. Other hydro power stations include diverters and pump stations.<\/p>\n<p>Of the 90,000 dams operating in the US, approximately 2,300 dams are power generating stations. Cost is about $45 per production of megawatt power.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"photoinsert\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_03b.jpg\" alt=\"ways to access renewable and affordable energy\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-42706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_03b.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_03b-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/dam-water-release-D47BFVF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"more3\">Hydropower relies on suitable sites on rivers. They are expensive to build and do come with some environmental impact. However, there are benefits of dams.<\/p>\n<p>These include water storage, flood control, and recreational purposes. They are extremely important in areas where dams need to store winter runoff and rains for water usage later in the year summer planting.<\/p>\n<p><p>The pros and cons of hydropower:<\/p>\n<p class=\"more\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: -20px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">inexpensive source of power<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">controls and store water<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">offer recreational use<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">can operate to meet peak demands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"more\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: -20px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">environmental impact of river flow<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">disrupts animal migration path<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">expensive to build<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">relies on rain and snow melt<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important\">dams can break causing floods down river<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px !important; margin-bottom: 35px\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Hydro Power&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>(resources)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; how hydro dams works<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=how+hydropower+works&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiklt-crLT4AhVlGVkFHUrqDpEQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=how+hydropo&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgAMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEOgcIABCxAxBDOggIABCABBCxAzoECAAQQzoECCMQJzoLCAAQgAQQsQMQgwFQ9ghYxR5g1T1oAHAAeACAAUyIAdkEkgECMTKYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=gmCsYqRN5bLk2g_K1LuICQ&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; how micro-hydro inverters work<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=how+microhydropower+inverter+works&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiQlIvxsLT4AhVpM1kFHcQdDyoQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=how+microhydropower+inverter+works&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoECCMQJ1DgCljgCmCHE2gAcAB4AIABLogBWZIBATKYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=ZGWsYpDSJunm5NoPxLu80AI&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; how pump hydro works<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=how+pump+hydro+stations+work&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiknOqXsbT4AhWbMVkFHVdpA5gQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=how+pump+hydro+stations+work&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoECCMQJzoECAAQQzoICAAQgAQQsQM6BQgAEIAEOgYIABAeEAg6BAgAEBhQpg9YnnFghnNoB3AAeACAAUGIAZULkgECMzKYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=tWWsYuTtNZvj5NoP19KNwAk&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; grand coulee dam<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=grand+coulee+hydroelectric+dam&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjFhIShsrT4AhWJEGIAHcUmA8wQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=grand+coulee+hydro&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgDMgYIABAeEAgyBAgAEBgyBAgAEBgyBAgAEBgyBAgAEBg6BAgjECdQ6hBYzhpgjz1oAHAAeACAAUmIAcACkgEBNpgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=1WasYoXGJYmhiLMPxc2M4Aw&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; hoover dam<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=hovoor+hydroelectric+dam&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjNg_OnsrT4AhXtAVkFHeD4BJQQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=hovoor+hydroelectric+dam&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoECCMQJzoGCAAQHhAIOgYIABAeEAc6CAgAEB4QBxAFUPQSWMN_YPSBAWgUcAB4AIABP4gBvAaSAQIxOZgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=5GasYs2BAe2D5NoP4PGToAk&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; niagara power plant<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=robert+moses+niagara+power+plant&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwivv7LFsrT4AhXtAVkFHeD4BJQQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=Robert+Moses+Niagara+Power+Plant&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgAMgUIABCABDIECAAQGDIECAAQGDIECAAQGDIECAAQGDoECCMQJ1DOBljOBmD9FGgAcAB4AIABjwGIAcUBkgEDMS4xmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=IWesYu-qNe2D5NoP4PGToAk&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite blank\" style=\"height: 3px !important\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; hydropower 101<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/q8HmRLCgDAI\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; how dams generate electricity<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/W1pTtcE5NN8\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; true costs of damming river<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/XfJdTCmkoaA\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/blackquote><\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2 bulletline\" id=\"3rdc\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin imgnote\">\n<h6 class=\"block more2\">Other Electric Generation Stations:<\/h6>\n<p>Most of the US electricity is generated by fossil-related power stations. Let&#8217;s review their capabilities and challenges:<\/p>\n<p class=\"more2\"><strong>Fossil Fuels:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fossil fuels generate nearly 60% of all electrical needs of US. That compares to all renewables generating only 20.1% in 2021 &#8211; <em>(1)<\/em>.&nbsp;&nbsp;So we have a long ways to go before we are completely renewable &#8211; but is that smart energy economics?<\/p>\n<p>The advantage of fossil fuels is dependability. Solar farms need sunny days; wind farms need wind; and hydro needs rain. These are weather patterns that are unpredictable. If the weather changes, there is no power.<\/p>\n<p>Fossil fuels can be used at any time and during any season to generate power as needed. Natural gas is the most used fossil-generating source; about ~38.3% of all electricity generated in the U.S. Coal burning plants is second, at about ~21.8% of all electricity generated. Other fossil sources are petroleum and methane gas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_03c.jpg\" alt=\"ways to access renewable and affordable energy\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-42707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_03c.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_03c-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/nuclear-power-station-at-night-7S53RDL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"more3\">The concept of generating electricity is simple &#8211; the fossil fuels are heated up to high temperatures to produce a gas and\/or to heat water to produce steam that is forced out through an conduit that turns a turbine that generates electricity.<\/p>\n<p>The by-product of the spent fuel is the carbon that is release into the atmosphere &#8211; the main cause of climate change. Natural gas is cleaner to burn than coal. And many coal burning plants must have carbon scrubbers to clean any emissions. That drives up the cost of megawatt production; $102 dollars per megawatt for gas; $148 per megawatt for coal.<\/p>\n<p>There is also the environmental impact of drilling and mining for fossil fuels including the transportation via rail, pipe, and other to get the fossil fuels to electric generation stations.<\/p>\n<p>The pros and cons of fossil burning plants<\/p>\n<p class=\"more\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: -20px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">easy to store and transport<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">more reliable than renewables<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">very cheap<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important\">can operate anytime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"more\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: -20px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">pollutes the environment<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">releases carbon emissions<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">not a renewable energy source<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">can be dangerous if mishandled<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px !important; margin-bottom: 35px\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC3\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Fossil Fuels&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>(resources)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; how fossil fuels work<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=how+fossil+fuels+generate+electricity&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiBqa3tvbT4AhWyEmIAHWUjDv4Q2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=how+fossil+fuels+generate+electricity&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQDFAAWABgAGgAcAB4AIABAIgBAJIBAJgBAKoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1n&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=_nKsYoGyHLKliLMP5ca48A8&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; how natural gas extracted<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=how+natural+gas+is+extracted&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjQmL_1vbT4AhVuGFkFHRDbCIgQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=how+natural+gas+is+&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgFMgUIABCABDIECAAQQzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIECAAQGDIECAAQGDoECCMQJzoGCAAQHhAIOggIABCABBCxA1DW3AFYo6YCYOzBAmgGcAB4AIABQIgBjgiSAQIyMpgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=D3OsYpDVIO6w5NoPkLajwAg&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; how coal is extracted<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=how+coal+is+extracted&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiQr7uVvrT4AhWlD1kFHY4OC2wQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=how+coal+&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgJMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDoECCMQJzoECAAQGDoICAAQgAQQsQM6BggAEB4QCDoGCAAQChAYUNcNWPwtYIZRaARwAHgAgAFBiAGJBJIBAjEwmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=UnOsYpC-I6Wf5NoPjp2s4AY&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; how methane gas extracted<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=how+landfills+methane+gas+is+extracted&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiY9YC_vrT4AhVzD1kFHeDkBgUQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=how+landfills+methane+gas+is+extracted&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoECCMQJzoECAAQQzoICAAQgAQQsQM6CwgAEIAEELEDEIMBOggIABCxAxCDAToFCAAQgAQ6BggAEB4QCDoECAAQGFDYDViHd2DveGgAcAB4AIABNIgB1guSAQIzNZgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=qXOsYtj8KvOe5NoP4MmbKA&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; how clean coal technology works<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=how+clean+coal+technology+works&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjq5eSRv7T4AhXzEGIAHZLFCooQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=how+clean+coal+te&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgAMgQIABAYOgQIIxAnOggIABCABBCxAzoICAAQsQMQgwE6BQgAEIAEOgsIABCABBCxAxCDAToECAAQQzoGCAAQHhAIUPcMWIwqYJU6aABwAHgAgAFCiAHXBpIBAjE4mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=V3SsYqreEvOhiLMPkour0Ag&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite blank\" style=\"height: 3px !important\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; what are fossil fuels<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/YTnE0OQPTEo\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; what is shale gas (fracking)<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1lHC74fCyeI\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; understanding fracking<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Uti2niW2BRA\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"more3\"><strong>Nuclear Power:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nuclear power is one of the best electrical-generating options that is reliable, efficient and environmentally friendly. Nuclear power generates ~18.9% of all electricity generated in the U.S. in 2021  &#8211; <em>(1)<\/em>&nbsp;&nbsp; with an cost of about $148 per megawatt hour of produced energy.<\/p>\n<p>But given the &#8220;potential&#8221; meltdown occurrences at 3-Mile Island, Chernobyl, and others, nuclear plants are being decommissioned across the US and the world. These plants have been converted to coal, oil, or gas power stations, which emit carbon dioxide, pollutants, and contaminants into the atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p class=\"more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_03d.jpg\" alt=\"ways to access renewable and affordable energy\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-42708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_03d.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_03d-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/nuclear-power-station-at-night-7S53RDL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"more3\">Another issue of nuclear power is the small amount of nuclear waste that must be recycled or permanently stored in underground repository for safe keeping. These storage factors and other potential mishaps risk radioactive contaminants being released into the environment.<\/p>\n<p>The pros and cons of nuclear power:<\/p>\n<p class=\"more\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: -20px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">sustainable and reliable<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">no pollution<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">high power output<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important\">low operating costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"more\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: -20px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">uranium non-renewable<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">radioactive waste disposal<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">nuclear accidents<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">fuel availability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px !important; margin-bottom: 35px\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC3\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Nuclear Energy&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>(resources)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; how nuclear power work<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=how+nuclear+power+plant+works&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiK6uaav7T4AhUkUDUKHYoAAR4Q2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=how+nucl&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgCMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDoECAAQGDoECCMQJzoICAAQgAQQsQM6BAgAEENQ1RVY4xtgnEFoAHAAeACAAVKIAZMCkgEBNZgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=anSsYoqNDaSg1QGKgYTwAQ&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view pics<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; how nuclear fission works<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=how+nuclear+fission+works&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjDuKbU7LT4AhUGrHIEHbhUCksQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=how+nuclefission+works&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgAMgYIABAeEAc6BAgjECc6BAgAEBhQsAtYvBJgzSNoAHAAeACAAUOIAaUCkgEBNpgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=EqSsYsPnF4bYytMPuKmp2AQ&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view pics<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; life-cycle of nuclear waste<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=lifecycle+of+nuclear+waste&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjn-c-D7bT4AhWWtXIEHYVrBZcQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=lifecycle+of+nuclear+waste&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoECCMQJzoFCAAQgAQ6CAgAEIAEELEDOggIABCxAxCDAToECAAQQzoHCAAQsQMQQzoLCAAQgAQQsQMQgwE6BAgAEApQuAtYz4EBYICGAWgAcAB4AIABRYgBmAqSAQIyN5gBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=daSsYqfrJpbrytMPhdeVuAk&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view pics<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; repositories of nuclear waste<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=repositories+of+nuclear+waste&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjV-taZ7bT4AhUTqnIEHYGsC_IQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=repositories+of+nuclear+waste&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoECCMQJzoECAAQQzoICAAQsQMQgwE6CAgAEIAEELEDOgQIABADOgUIABCABDoHCAAQsQMQQzoLCAAQgAQQsQMQgwE6BggAEB4QCDoECAAQGFCVElijdmCUeGgCcAB4AIABPYgBjAuSAQIzMpgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=o6SsYpWdNpPUytMPgdmukA8&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view pics<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite blank\" style=\"height: 3px !important\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; how nuclear reactors work<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1U6Nzcv9Vws\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; economics of nuclear energy<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/UC_BCz0pzMw\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; what happened at chernobyl<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/AZ4qOMN527s\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/blackquote><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about ways to access renewable and affordable energy &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\" id=\"3rdd\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rdb',500); return false;\">information discussed above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=hydroponics+growing+system&#038;rh=n%3A23539044011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">hydroponics growing system<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=poster+hoover+dam&#038;rh=n%3A381142011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">poster hoover dam<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=about+fish+migration&#038;i=stripbooks&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">about fish migration<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column45\">\n<!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc topmargin\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/eere\/water\/types-hydropower-plants\">WHAT ARE: types of hydropower plants<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question bottomquest\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/environment\/article\/nuclear-plants-are-closing-in-the-us-should-we-build-more\">ABOUT: controversial future of nuclear power<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/aPf4qtCDRtE\">YOUTUBE: the salmon&#8217;s life mission<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more9 mobile\" id=\"photopics\"><span>summer is great for<br \/> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  &#8230; a kitchen remodel<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Functional Kitchens<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/need-a-more-functional-kitchen-it-might-be-time-for-a-remodel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/functionkitchen-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"functional kitchens\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/need-a-more-functional-kitchen-it-might-be-time-for-a-remodel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Need a More Functional Kitchen? It Might Be Time for a Remodel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement less mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Granite Composite Sinks<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/important-pros-and-cons-of-granite-composite-sinks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/47616002_ml.jpg\" alt=\"granite composite sinks\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/important-pros-and-cons-of-granite-composite-sinks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Important Pros and Cons of Granite Composite Sinks<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement less mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>For Small Kitchens<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-make-a-small-kitchen-look-elegant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/smallkitchen-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"small kitchens\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-make-a-small-kitchen-look-elegant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">How to Make a Small Kitchen Look Elegant<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more7 mobile\" id=\"photopics\"><span>let&#8217;s head outside<br \/> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_04.jpg\" alt=\"ways to access renewable and affordable energy\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-42690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_04.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_04-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_04-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_04-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/geothermal-power-plant-PRCWYLU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>Geothermal Heat Pumps<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Geothermal heat pumps have been around since 1863, but they have only become feasible for widespread use recently. They utilize heat from deep underground to keep buildings warm without using energy from the power grid.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">For example, the city of San Francisco has used geothermal heat pumps since 1929 to keep street lights illuminated at night. It was the first city in the world to implement this technology.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Although running these street lights costs $10,000 per year, they pay for themselves in 2 years through energy savings. This means that every year after that, they are generating profit through energy savings rather than just operational costs.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Rio Tinto Alcan&#8217;s smelter also uses Quebec&#8217;s geothermal heat pump system. This factory requires 25 megawatts of power to keep it running &#8211; but using geothermal heat pumps would only require 6 megawatts from the grid.<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown content\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to topic side notes &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"intropad broad\" style=\"margin-top: -50px !important\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4thb',500); return false;\">understanding geothermal energy<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4thc',500); return false;\">geothermal heat pumps for the home<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4thd',500); return false;\">shop ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#tubeservice',500); return false;\">green energy pros<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\">next topic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments nostyle\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash tableline check2 hheader\">\n<li class=\"none content more2 bulletline\" id=\"4thb\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin imgnote\">\n<h6 class=\"block more2\">Understanding Geothermal Energy:<\/h6>\n<p>Geothermal energy generates ~0.4% of all electricity generated in the U.S. in 2021 &#8211; <em>(1)<\/em>.&nbsp;&nbsp;It does have potential, but currently only a small percentage of use. <\/p>\n<p>Geothermal energy take the heat beneath the earth and uses it to generate steam that powers a turbine generator. However, to get enough heat to provide power for a populated area, geothermal power stations are located in select regions where intense heat rises to the surface, which can be found in a few earthly locations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_04b.jpg\" alt=\"ways to access renewable and affordable energy\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-42709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_04b.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_04b-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/geothermal-power-station-in-iceland-6NJ4FY8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"more3\">A geothermal heat pump, however, can be used almost anywhere. It converts the heat from the below the earth and converts it to heat a home or building. It is costly to implement, but very energy efficient with a good ROI over time.<\/p>\n<p>The pros and cons of geothermal power:<\/p>\n<p class=\"more\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: -20px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">environmentally friendly<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">renewable<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">sustainable\/stable<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">heating and cooling<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important\">huge potential<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"more\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: -20px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">location restricted<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">high costs<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">potential environmental side effects<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">selected areas prone to earthquakes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px !important; margin-bottom: 35px\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC3\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Geothermal Energy&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>(resources)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; how geothermal energy work<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=how+geothermal+energy+works&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi1mJau7bT4AhUrs3IEHeLlCVoQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=how+geot&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgAMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDoECCMQJzoECAAQQzoICAAQgAQQsQM6CAgAELEDEIMBOgsIABCABBCxAxCDAVC3C1j1G2D2L2gAcAB4AIABPIgB0QOSAQE5mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=zqSsYrX5NKvmytMP4sun0AU&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view pics<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; how geothermal heat pump works<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=how+geothermal+heat+pump+works&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi7wojH9rT4AhWBn3IEHc8iCmkQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=how+geothermal+heat+pump+works&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBAgAEBg6BAgjECc6BggAEB4QBToGCAAQHhAIOgYIABAeEAdQnBVYyyhg0itoAHAAeACAATyIAf4DkgECMTCYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=cq6sYrvBPIG_ytMPz8WoyAY&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view pics<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; geothermal power plant<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=geothermal+power+plant&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjs97jw9rT4AhXPqXIEHXQTBBUQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=geo&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgEMgQIABBDMgQIABBDMgQIABBDMgQIABBDMgQIABBDMgQIABBDMgQIABBDMgQIABBDMggIABCABBCxAzIICAAQgAQQsQM6BAgjECc6BAgAEBg6BQgAEIAEOggIABCxAxCDAToLCAAQgAQQsQMQgwFQtAtYkiNgvFdoAnAAeACAAUuIAesCkgEBNpgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=ya6sYqzvLs_TytMP9KaQqAE&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view pics<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; geothermal power locations<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=geothermal+locations&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjiq_af97T4AhXds3IEHYnSDTMQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=geothermal+locations&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBggAEB4QCDIGCAAQHhAIMgYIABAeEAgyBggAEB4QCDIGCAAQHhAIMgQIABAYMgQIABAYMgQIABAYMgQIABAYOgQIIxAnOgQIABBDOgYIABAeEAVQ_wtYvRdgjRloAHAAeACAATiIAdUDkgECMTCYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=La-sYqLhFN3nytMPiaW3mAM&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view pics<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite blank\" style=\"height: 3px !important\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; how geothermal energy works<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mCRDf7QxjDk\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; why is most of it untapped<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/c7dy0hUZ9xI\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; maybe not so hot solution?<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-HhdR9YRGxI\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/blackquote><\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2 bulletline\" id=\"4thc\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin imgnote\">\n<h6 class=\"more3\">Geothermal Heat Pumps For The Home:<\/h6>\n<p>If you are thinking of a new HVAC system (or in new home construction), look into geothermal technology. As the diagram illustrates, pipes that run under the ground can circulate a temperate solution for your home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/12204141_ml.jpg\" alt=\"geothermal energy\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41719\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"more3\">It&#8217;s a system that relies totally on natural environmental factors for maintaining a HVAC system. This will require an investment that is suited for a home that you intend to maintain for years to come. But if circumstances require you to sell your house the investment will make your home more valuable.<\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px !important; margin-bottom: 35px\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC3\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Geothermal For The Home&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>(resources)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; geothermal energy for homes<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=geothermal+energy+for+homes&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiP4IKi97T4AhW3sXIEHcwuA2oQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=geothermal+energy+for+homes&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBggAEB4QCDIECAAQGDIECAAQGDIECAAQGDoECCMQJzoECAAQQzoICAAQsQMQgwE6CAgAEIAEELEDOgcIABCxAxBDOgoIABCxAxCDARBDOgsIABCABBCxAxCDAToGCAAQHhAFUK4OWLxCYIRJaANwAHgAgAE2iAGMC5IBAjMxmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=Ma-sYs-DLbfjytMPzN2M0AY&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view pics<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; home geothermal components<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=home+geothermal+system+components&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi99vyJ-bT4AhVlEVkFHS7WDkIQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=home+geothermal+system+components&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoECCMQJzoECAAQGDoGCAAQHhAIOgQIABAeUKgQWJ8sYL4uaABwAHgAgAExiAH9BZIBAjE4mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=GLGsYr2KC-Wi5NoPrqy7kAQ&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view pics<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; geothermal installation costs<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=home+geothermal+installation+cost&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj4j_Hp-LT4AhVyM1kFHaONBycQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=home+geothermal+installation+cost&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoECCMQJ1ChEFifKmD-K2gAcAB4AIABcIgB6AaSAQQxNy4xmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=1LCsYvjVNfLm5NoPo5ueuAI&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view pics<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite blank\" style=\"height: 3px !important\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; how geothermal energy works<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mCRDf7QxjDk\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; debunking 3 geothermal myths<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/GiLns7OFpiY\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; how install geothermal system<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3bRxyGXEX3c\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/blackquote><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to next topic about ways to access renewable and affordable energy &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\" id=\"4thd\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4thc',500); return false;\">information discussed above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=geothermal+heating+and+cooling+for+the+home&#038;i=stripbooks&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">geothermal for the home<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wifi+thermostat&#038;rh=n%3A495354&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wifi thermostat<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=thermal+curtains&#038;rh=n%3A3736141&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">thermal curtains<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column45\">\n<!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc topmargin\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">References (opens new win except noted)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite conservice top\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#tubeservice',500); return false;\">SERVICES: green energy (see below)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question bottomquest\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/eere\/geothermal\/geothermal-heat-pumps\">WHAT IS: geothermal heat pump<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question bottomquest\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipleyenergy.com\/resources\/green\/why-geothermal-energy-is-a-great-choice-for-your-home\/\">WHY: geothermal great for home<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/PI45yUhUWgk\">YOUTUBE: is geothermal worth it<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite blogplan bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"\/green-energy-home\/\">PLANNING: green energy home (same win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon4\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"column12 photoplacement more7 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe src=\"\/includes\/sides\/side-spec-utility-green.html\" class=\"endblogframe posts spec\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- youtube contractor script --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 75px; 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idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/saveenergy_06.jpg\" alt=\"ways to access renewable and affordable energy\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-42730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/saveenergy_06.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/saveenergy_06-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/saveenergy_06-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/saveenergy_06-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#recenttopics',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextproduct.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/set-of-flat-line-color-banners-4BSPBQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>Future Energy Sources<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>As noted, renewables make up only ~20.1% of all energy produced in 2021. It is going to take a long time before this number is 100% &#8211; if that is even possible and feasible. The biggest challenge with renewables is that they are unreliable if weather conditions impact performance.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">So it may require a balance of energy from renewables, fossils, and nuclear. With technological improvements and research, perhaps renewables and cleaner fossils can work together to provide the energy and clean environment for the future. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">This will require a national energy plan that will incentivize the development for the following:\n<ul style=\"margin-left: 20px !important; margin-top: 45px\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 25px !important\"><strong>Solar Panels on Homes:<\/strong><br \/>\n  The more homes and businesses that use solar panels to generate their home electrical use, the less energy from other sources will be needed. If solar could be placed on most homes &#8211; and business buildings &#8211; renewable generating power will climb to 40% or more, reducing the need of fossil fuels.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_05c.jpg\" alt=\"ways to access renewable and affordable energy\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-42732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_05c.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_05c-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/geothermal-power-station-in-iceland-6NJ4FY8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more3\" style=\"margin-bottom: 60px !important\">One consideration that must be factored is the conversion to electric vehicles (EV). Transportation is the highest percentage of greenhouse omissions. Converting to EV will help in reducing that percentage.  But EVs require electricity. That is where home solar panels can play a part is generating the source for EV and other home needs.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 25px !important\"><strong>Wind Power Off Shore:<\/strong><br \/>Floating wind towers on our oceans and large lakes can capture wind sources that blow almost constantly. These towers can be placed out far enough to avoid ruining the landscape and coastal scenes. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-bottom: 60px !important\">These off-shore wind units will require extra length of transmission lines to transport the electricity to shore and into the grid. It will also require on-shore surveillance for monitoring and management.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 25px !important\"><strong>Clean Burning of Natural Gas:<\/strong><br \/>\n  Fossil fuels are not going away &#8211; at least not for the immediate future. So the policy should be the focus on one type of fossil fuel allocating investments in research to make it as clean as possible.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px !important\">We are referring to natural gas &#8211; which by itself is cleaner then coal or petroleum. The US has vast amounts of natural reserves that must be collected in the best possible way to protect the environment.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/saveenergy_06b.jpg\" alt=\"ways to access renewable and affordable energy\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-42763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/saveenergy_06b.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/saveenergy_06b-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twenty20.com\/photos\/202485d2-4d00-4bee-a68d-83063e9b5f00\/?utm_t20_channel=bl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">twenty20.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more3\" style=\"margin-bottom: 60px !important\">Another regulatory policy is the capturing and storing of carbon omissions underground known as CCS (carbon capture and storage). It is currently a slow development but can be utilized over time.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 25px !important\"><strong>Rethink Nuclear Energy:<\/strong><br \/>\n  Not a popular option, but perhaps the best near-time solution to replace fossil burning options. Nuclear technology today is much safer than years past to avoid accidents and potential radioactive leaks. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\">Our economy needs a reliable and stable energy source. Nuclear energy can be that source until future technological developments in renewables can be made. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px !important\" id=\"5thaa\">&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 25px !important\"><strong>Invest in Battery Storage:<\/strong><br \/>The weak link in renewables is the reliability and availability of energy as needed &#8211; if the wind doesn&#8217;t blow or the sun doesn&#8217;t shine &#8211; no electricity is available. So what&#8217;s needed are battery storage units that could supply electrical needs to the grid as needed.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_05.jpg\" alt=\"creating a pet friendly sunroom\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41716\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/rechargeable-lithium-ion-battery-VQ2DY4G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more3\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px !important\">By using <a href=\"https:\/\/dragonflyenergy.com\/\" rel=\"follow\">solid-state lithium batteries<\/a> to store  electricity from solar and wind farms, we would be able to reduce emissions and  save money at the same time. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px !important\">Battery storage is also important for home solar and wind power &#8211; it&#8217;s the key access of reliable renewable energy. With good storage batteries, homes can light up at night and run necessary electrical needs without tapping into the grid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown content\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to topic side notes &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"intropad broad\" style=\"margin-top: -50px !important\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#5thb',500); return false;\">the next generation of energy<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#conclusion',500); return false;\">end of post: wrapping it up<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#5thd',500); return false;\">shop ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"smleft none\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#recenttopics',500); return false;\">other &#8220;green energy-related&#8221; topics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"contentcomments nostyle\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash tableline check2 hheader\">\n<li class=\"none content more2 bulletline\" id=\"5thb\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin imgnote\">\n<h6 class=\"block more2\">The Future of Energy<\/h6>\n<p>What the future of energy looks like depends on the technological developments that maximize the use of the earth&#8217;s natural elements. This includes the sun, wind, gravity pull, and other resources that are clean and dependable.<\/p>\n<p>What they visualize include the following:<\/p>\n<p class=\"more\"><strong>Future of Solar:<\/strong><br \/>The future of solar is developing maximum energy using smaller-sized panels and shingles:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: 15px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">solar cells on all homes and buildings<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">solar cells on transportation EVs<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">solar cells along highway systems<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">smaller cells that take up less farm land<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important\">solar greenhouses and food gardens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_05b.jpg\" alt=\"ways to access renewable and affordable energy\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-42729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_05b.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/renewable_05b-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/concept-of-green-energy-7XY8BX8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"more2\"><strong>Future of Wind:<\/strong><br \/>The future of wind is finding areas that are more isolated that don&#8217;t scar the natural landscape:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: 15px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">off shore floating wind turbines<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">underwater mills<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important\">farm windmills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"more2\"><strong>Fusion Energy:<\/strong><br \/>Fusion occurs when two light atoms combine to form a single heavier one, creating a great deal of energy in the process. There would be four times more energy produced by fusion per kilogram of fuel than nuclear fission (used in nuclear reactors) and nearly four million times more energy produced by burning coal or oil.<\/p>\n<p>Clean, safe, and affordable energy could be provided virtually endlessly to meet world demand. The current technology, however, is unable to create fusion that is a viable energy source.<\/p>\n<p class=\"more2\"><strong>Wave Energy:<\/strong><br \/>Where systems are developed to take advantage of the gravity pull of ocean waves and tide movements. These would be underwater systems where wave action turn generators to create electricity.<\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px !important; margin-bottom: 35px\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC3\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">The Future of Energy&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>(resources)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">&#8211; the future of energy<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/book\/9780128010273\/the-future-of-energy\">view PDF<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; the future of solar<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrel.gov\/news\/program\/2022\/building-a-solar-powered-future.html\">topic<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; the future of wind power<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scienceexchange.caltech.edu\/topics\/sustainability\/wind-energy-advantages-disadvantages\">topic<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite blank\" style=\"height: 3px !important\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; expanding energy storage<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/x3aqWJO4Rso\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; tidal energy<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VkTRcTyDSyk\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; fusion power explained<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mZsaaturR6E\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; nuclear fusion reactor<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/eYzVoEONKwg\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/blackquote><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" id=\"conclusion\">&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"comments\">\n<h6>CONCLUSION: WHY BATTERY STORAGE<\/h6>\n<p>Many solar panels are installed and then produce extra energy after the sun goes down. This extra electricity cannot be used to power homes or businesses because batteries are too expensive to store this energy for later use.<\/li>\n<li class=\"comments\">If we could have affordable, efficient battery storage devices, there would be no reason not to use renewable energies more often. Overall, this would ensure that future generations could continue using these resources.<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll more &#8220;green energy&#8221; ideas &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\" id=\"5thd\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#recenttopics',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#5thb',500); return false;\">information discussed above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=lithium+home+batteries&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">lithium home batteries<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=full+house+standby+generator&#038;rh=n%3A348967011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">standby generator<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=battery+for+solar+panel+system&#038;rh=n%3A3236381&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">battery for solar panels<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none commenttag\">What <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#botcomment',500); 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Chargers<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wind+turbine&#038;rh=n%3A3236381&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">wind turbines<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wind+power+kit&#038;rh=n%3A3236381&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">wind power kit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wind+solar+kit&#038;rh=n%3A3236381&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">wind\/solar kit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wsolar+power+converter&#038;rh=n%3A2236628011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">solar power converter<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wind+power+converter&#038;rh=n%3A3236381&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">wind power converter<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=energy+controllers&#038;rh=n%3A2236627011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">energy controllers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=EV+charging+station&#038;i=automotive&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">EV charging station<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+charger&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">solar chargers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+battery+charger&#038;rh=n%3A13638740011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">solar battery chargers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Generators &#038; Solar Packs<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=power+generator&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">power generator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=portable+generator&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">portable generator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=standby+generator&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">standby generator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=gas+powered+generators&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">gas powered generator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=propone+powered+generators&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">propane powered<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+generator&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">solar generator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+battery+charger&#038;i=automotive&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">solar battery charger<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solared+phone+charger&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">solar phone charger<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=solar+pack&#038;i=electronics&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">solar packs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Water Conservation &#038; 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