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Natural Resources

Rising oil, gas, coal and uranium prices, the reality of climate change, irresolvable dangers surrounding nuclear energy, as well as increasing energy demand from emerging and developing countries are only some of the reasons the world is looking into alternative energy solutions. Renewable energy is becoming the focus, but in order for them to meet rising demand, they will need to be set up in a decentralized manner. Moving away from centralized power plants will benefit everyone from small communities to sovereign nations. Emission free power supplies such as wind turbines and solar panels can be installed to meet individual demands.

Great forsight

Theodore Roosevelt said in an address to the National Editorial Association, Jamestown, Virginia, June 10, 1907.

"With the steady growth in population and the still more rapid increase in consumption, our people will hereafter make greater and not less demands per capital upon all the natural resources for their livelihood, comfort, and convenience. It is high time to realize that our responsibility to the coming millions is like that of parents to their children, and that in wasting our resources we are wronging our descendants. . . ."

Time To Act

Renewable Energy

Now it really is time to act. Renewable energy is a must and solar power is probably the best option for us to implement at home. There are some excellent solar power systems on the market now, and also some well written manuals to help your build own. One of the best is Home Made Energy.Click Here! to learn more.

Solar Solutions At Home

With energy sources depleting at a rate faster than they are being built, it is only wise that we use the abundant energy available for free - the solar energy. Apart from the easy availability, solar energy helps control environmental pollution. Most of us shy away from installing solar power solutions at home thinking them to be expensive and cumbersome. You will, however, be surprised to know how easy it is to employ these power solutions. Moreover, these will help cut down your power bills. Finally, you will be delighted to know tat you are doing your bit to save power for the future generations.

Solar Lighting

A solar home lighting system converts solar energy into electrical energy for your home. This is done via cells that are charged with solar energy. So, in the night, if you wonder how the lights are on in the house, it is because of the solar energy stored in the solar cells. You can install the solar home lighting system in your house and not worry about the electricity bills anymore.

Solar Heating For The home

Installing a solar heating system in your home helps cutting down your electricity bill along with saving the world's quickly-exhausting power. If you are worried that a solar heating system will turn your sweet home into a gadget house or that it will be an expensive investment, your concerns are misplaced. Companies providing solar power solutions for homes make it a point to install aesthetically-pleasing heating systems in your house. As per as expenditure is concerned, investing in a solar heating system is wise because you get a return on your investment within 3-4 years, giving you absolutely free service after that.

Solar Cooker

A solar cooker is a cooking utensil that uses absolutely no fuel for cooking. You can cook food for up to five people in the small box. If you are thinking that using a solar cooker will reduce your chances of spreading up a varied platter on the dining table, you will be surprised to know that you can not only boil food items in the cooker but also roast and bake! The only limitation with the solar cooker is the time it takes to cook. However, given the free source of energy it uses, this is a great option for cutting down those sky-rocketing bills and saving some power.

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  • QuestionAuthoriTees Jul 10, 2009 @ 2:46 pm | delete
    good lens. keep it up.. i also promote alternative energy.

    QuestionAuthoriTees
  • thegreenninja May 23, 2009 @ 4:39 pm | delete
    Great lens! We are in the process of planning our dream home - a monolithic dome house with solar and wind power!
  • starsam Feb 25, 2009 @ 11:10 pm | delete
    Your lens would be a great addition to the 'Solar Technology and Solar Energy' Group
    ( http://www.squidoo.com/groups/solar )
    Feel free to add it anytime!
  • Jesse Dec 2, 2008 @ 6:43 pm | delete
    I like the lens, and I like the subject.
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