What Is Green Electricity?
Green Electricity is power generated from renewable resources. Renewable resources are resources that naturally replenish themselves The motion of wind and the heat of the sun are examples of resources that are captured to create energy that doesn’t harm our environment. Electricity made from “renewables” usually comes from wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, biomass and landfill gases. The use of renewable resources contributes to a reduction in the pollutant emissions normally associated with electricity generation.
Green electricity is electricity produced from sustainable sources by methods which have minimal negative impact on the environment and includes energy conservation. For additional information visit the following sites: General Information Sustainable Generation Sources Green Electricity in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Sustainable Energy Funds OA Central’s Commonwealth Commuter A listing of Alternative Commuting Methods, Carpool Opportunities and Fuel Conservation Tips for Commonwealth employees.
Have you ever stopped to think about where your electricity comes from? In the UK about two thirds of our electricity is generated by burning coal and gas in power stations. This releases millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide, the main gas responsible for climate change, every year. The other third of electricity mainly comes from nuclear power, which has other worryingly severe environmental impacts. ‘Green electricity’’ means electricity produced from sources which do not cause these impacts upon the environment. Of course, every type of electricity generation will have some impact, but some sources are much greener than others. The cleanest energy sources are those which utilise the natural energy flows of the Earth. These are usually known as renewable energy sources, because they will never run out.
