GOT QUESTIONS ABOUT RENEWABLE ENERGY?

What is energy?

Put simply, energy is the ability to make something happen. It’s in everything we do and interact with, such as playing, running, studying, and even sleeping. Energy comes in many forms such as light, heat, electricity, sound, and motion.

What is renewable energy?

Renewable energy is energy generated from natural resources that can be reused time after time, such as wind, water, sunlight, plants, and others. Furthermore, these methods of producing energy are often cleaner and better for our environment than non-renewable ones.

Why is renewable energy important?

The methods of producing renewable energy are often cleaner and better for our environment than non-renewable ones. Non-renewables like fossil fuels come from carbon-based organic materials and form over millions of years. Renewable sources on the other hand, get replenished by nature and are not carbon-based, meaning they don’t release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, making them safer for the environment.

What are the major types of renewable energy?

The major types of renewable energy sources are:

• Biomass
• Hydroelectric
• Geothermal
• Wind
• Solar

What are the types of renewable energy are in region?

Throughout our region, the most widely available types of renewable energy are solar, wind, and natural gas.

How can I help reduce energy?

There are many things we can do every day to save energy. Below are things you can do right in your home that will reduce energy consumption.

• Turn off any fans whenever you leave your room.
• Unplug your devices’ chargers when they’re finished charging.
• Turn off your game consoles when you’re no longer playing them.
• Replace your room’s lightbulbs with energy-saving lightbulbs.
• Turn off the lights whenever you leave your room.
• Ask your parents to caulk or weather-strip your windows so your room’s temperature stays at a comfortable level.
• Don’t leave doors to the outside open for longer than necessary because hot and cool air escape quickly.