Energy
Currently, the waning supply of fossil fuels, their volatile effects on socio-political situations around the world, and their detrimental environmental impacts, such as the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, explain why the unabated use of fossil fuels is unsustainable.
However, energy is the life blood of our modern society. It helps us drive our cars, helps to heat our homes, electrify our buildings, helps to run our personal computers and appliances as well as a fast array of industries. Therefore, it is no surprise that we have sought out new ways to electrify and power the way we live.
While our competition solely focuses on the power, our team advocates for all uses of alternative energy, particularly when they are cost effective, and equitable in use.
Learn
Obama Administration’s support of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in the stimulus bill:
• $6 billion in loan guarantees for solar and wind projects
• $11 billion to modernize the electric grid
• $2.5 billion for energy efficiency and renewable energy R&D
• $7.5 billion in emergency loans designed to help the domestic auto industry comply with stiffer environmental regulations.
Live
• Use compact florescent light bulbs
• Put all electronics plugs, in one extension cord and shut off when not using
• Buy energy efficient products
• Heat your water using solar power
• Install geothermal or solar power in home
• Buy alternative energy from utility
• Walk, bike and use public transportation
Lead
• Advocate to your municipality to buy renewable electricity.
• Advocate to the state and federal government to they raise fuel and building efficiency standards.
• Advocate for larger renewable energy projects
• Advocate for mandated use of renewable energy
• Advocate for more money going towards renewable energy
