What Are Green Energy Sources? How to Use Green Energy

Green energy sources are being discovered by thedomestic hot water use in the kitchen, bathroom and
Tree Hugger crowd and many of them are lookingthe laundry.
toward building it into energy efficient andUtilizing passive energy or converted solar energy can
environmentally safe homes.greatly reduce the homeowners electrical bill or even
What is all this "green" stuff? The reason for theeliminate it.
green name is this type of energy contributes nothingWind has been used for centuries to perform various
or very little toward global warming, if such a thingmechanical tasks like running windmills to pump water.
even exists, and none toward polluting the environment.Windmills can be used to supplement solar panels in
Green energy sources are found in the sun and wind.the alternative power configuration. As with the sun,
This energy is converted into usable electrical powerthere are no pollutants. However, it is good idea to live
through the use of solar panels and windmills andin a windy location to take full advantage of using the
passive heating for space or water heating.wind as an alternative power source.
The sun is by far the most popular source of energy.Water can also be used as an alternative power
The energy captured from the sun has many options.source. However, it is a good idea to live close to a
- It can be used for converting the sun's energy intosource of running water. It also non polluting as are the
electrical energy. Harnessing the suns energy usingwind and solar energy sources.
solar panels containing photovoltaic cells converts sunGreen energy sources are not dependent upon fossil
energy into electrical power for use in the green home.fuels and are pollution free, but they can greatly
- Passive energy can be used to heat water forreduce or eliminate the homeowners electric bill.