| We would all like to have a residential solar energy | | | | power. We chose Solar power as it is the least |
| system powering our homes, but while the long term | | | | invasive source of energy. There are greenhouse gas |
| savings are significant both financially and | | | | emission problems associated with hydroelectric |
| environmentally, the initial cost can be too great to | | | | power, so it is best to select either the solar or wind |
| allow us to follow this path. | | | | power options. |
| What we can do in this situation is to purchase our | | | | Changeover to the new energy source or even to a |
| main electricity from an accredited Green Energy | | | | new energy supplier is usually easy, though some |
| provider. This has become very popular of late, and | | | | energy companies have locked-in contracts that you |
| just about all the major electricity companies will have | | | | may not be able to break without additional cost to |
| a Green Power option. | | | | you. |
| At present we are purchasing Solar Energy from the | | | | You can find contact details of your energy provider |
| local large scale energy provider, Origin Energy. They | | | | on your electricity bill. If you call them and ask about |
| are mandated by law to provide the electricity from | | | | renewable energy sources for your home, be sure to |
| the source they claim it is from. Should demand | | | | get details about the comparative cost of the |
| exceed supply for this source they are required to | | | | electricity. It is also worth quizzing them on where they |
| produce extra infrastructure to provide this energy. | | | | source this electricity and how you can be sure that it |
| While Green power is more expensive than regular | | | | is truly Green Power. |
| fossil fuel powered electricity, it is worth paying the | | | | Find more information about solar power installations, |
| extra to ensure reduced emissions from our activities. | | | | how solar power works, kids' activities and more at |
| Power companies generally provide options for | | | | my website Green Planet Solar Energy. |
| residential solar energy, wind power and hydroelectric | | | | |