Alternative Energy &

What You Can Do at Home

Going Green

Let’s Review: Currently, where does most of our energy come from?

Non-renewable sourcesBurning of fossil

fuelsCoalOilNatural Gas

Fossil Fuels and Pollution

ExampleGasoline is

produced from oilBurning gas

produces toxic gases and greenhouse gases

Alternative Energy – Renewable

Solar Energy- converting energy from the sun into energy

Alternative Energy- Renewable

Wind Energy- using the wind to generate power

Alternative Energy- Renewable

Hydroelectric Energy- using water to generate power

Alternative Energy- Renewable Geothermal Energy- using the heat (thermal) energy from the Earth to general power

Simple tips that everyone can use everyday!

What Can You Do to Conserve Energy?

What Can You Do to Conserve Saving electricity

inside the home:Energy efficient light

bulbsNot in the room-

Lights offCold water for laundry

when possibleLine dry clothes if

possibleInsulate water heater

in winterDigital ThermostatEnergy efficient

appliancesLook for the Energy Star

What Can You Do to Conserve

Saving water inside the home:Check for leaksShorter showersWater off when

brushing teethRun a full

dishwasherWash full loads of

laundryFilled water bottle

in toilet tank

What Can You Do to Conserve

Saving energy outside of the home

CompostingGarden/Buy local Carpooling and

combining car trips

Reuse scrap paper/ both sides of paper

No more plastic bags or water bottles

Recycling

Recyclable MaterialsPaperGlassPlasticMetalsCardboard

Do NOT Throw in TrashElectronicsBatteriesPaintChemicalsEnergy efficient bulbs

Let’s Discuss…..

Can you think of any other tips for Saving Energy & Going

Green?