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Energy Resources and Consumption (Energy Conservation Methods (Statistics,…
Energy Resources and Consumption
Energy Sources and Fuel Types
Fossils
Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy sources, such as oil, natural gas, and coal. These sources are considered unsustainable because their formation takes billions of years.
Ethanol
Ethanol is an important industrial chemical; it is used as a solvent, in the synthesis of other organic chemicals, and as an additive to automotive gasoline (forming a mixture known as a gasohol).
Nuclear Power
During nuclear fission, an at atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei along with by-product particles. The reaction gives off heat. If controlled, the heat that is produced is used produce steam that turns generators that then produce electricity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNla6s68AEE
Global
Energy Consumption
Primary Consumers (% usage per country)
Russia 6%
Japan 5%
China 16%
India 4%
United States 21%
Germany 3%
Distribution of Natural Resources
Oil fields
Canada
Mexico
Saudi Arabia
Venezuela
Hydroelectricity
Anywhere with access to a body of water
Geothermal
Iceland
USA
Natural sources
Solar
Solar power is energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy. Solar energy is the cleanest and most abundant source of renewable energy available. Solar panels absorb sunlight with photovoltaic cells, generating direct current energy and converting into alternating current energy which can flow through a home’s electrical panel.
Wind
Wind energy is energy generated from the wind and converted into electricity. Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy of the wind into mechanical power which is then processed by a generator to convert the mechanical power into electricity.
Geothermal
Geothermal energy is heat energy from the Earth. Water and steam carry the energy to Earth’s surface. Geothermal energy can be used for heating and cooling; however, it can also be harnessed to generate clean electricity. A geothermal power plant taps into steam or hot water reservoirs underground and uses heat to drive an electrical generator.
Hydroelectric
Hydroelectricity is a form of energy that harnesses the power of flowing water to generate electricity. A hydraulic turbine converts the energy of the water into mechanical energy which transfers through a hydroelectric generator to convert to electricity.
Energy Conservation Methods
Unplug or replace Vampire Appliances
Raise the temperature on your thermostat when you leave the house
Use LED lightbulbs
Insulate buildings/weatherize
Use an on-demand hot water heater
Walk/bike/carpool
Unplug devices or use a power strip you can turn off
Increase public transportation infrastructure (consumers: use it)
Offer tax incentives for conserving energy
Statistics
Americans could say almost $171m/yr if they switched vampire appliances to Energy Star energy efficient appliances
Weatherizing a home saves families $400/yr in energy costs
The U.S. economy wastes 61 to 86 percent of the energy that flows through it
Conservation ideas and videos
https://www.energysage.com/energy-efficiency/101/ways-to-save-energy/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlG0xk93J-E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90J0Gl-5ggs
