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7.3 Renewable Energy (energy efficiency and energy conservation are the…
7.3 Renewable Energy
energy efficiency and energy conservation are the biggest sources of renewable energy
energy efficiency is measure of how much useful work we can get from each unit of energy we use
concerns unavoidable loss that happens as a result of inefficient technology and systems
energy conservation means reducing or eliminating the unnecessary wasting of energy
concerns avoidable loss that happens as a result of carelessness or ignorance
reasons of energy waste
internal combustion energy
nuclear, coal, and natural gas power plants
huge data centers
ways to improve energy efficiency
power plants and industry
transportation
buildings
transition to renewable energy
energy priorities
improving energy efficiency and reducing energy waste
decreasing our dependence on nonrenewable fossil fuels
relying more on a mix of renewable energy
environmental benefits
save lives by sharply reducing air pollution
keep climate change from spiraling out of control, creating ecological and economic chaos
sow the increase in ocean acidity
economic benefits
save money
create jobs and business opportunities
industries and power plants
ways for industry to save money and fuel
variable- speed electric motors
recycling materials
energy efficiency in offices
cogeneration
transportation
new energy efficient vehicles
gasoline- electric hybrid cars
plug-in electric hybrid vehicles
all-electric vehicle
consumers and their car usage
how to make people use less gasoline
tax breaks
fuel efficient vehicles
raise taxes on gasoline
improve mass transit system
bicycle-only routs and areas