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7.4 renewable energy - Coggle Diagram
7.4 renewable energy
transition to renewable energy
energy priorities
improving energy efficiency/reduce energy waste
decrease dependence on nonrenewable fossil fuels
relying more on mix of renewable energy
sun
wind
earth interior heat
hydropower
biomass
enviro benefits
save lives by sharp reduce air pollution
help keep climate change from spiral out of control and economic/ecological chaos
slow increase in ocean acidity
economic benefits
save money
create jobs/business opportunities
energy efficiency/energy conservation=biggest sources of renewable energy
energy efficiency
useful work
unavoidable loss
improve
power plants
variable speed electric motors
reduce reuse recycle
cogeneration
upgrade electrical grid to smart grid
transportation
CAFE vehicle
electric hybrid vehicles
mass transmit systems
buildings
insulate building
energy efficient appliances
turn off unused consumers
energy conservation
avoidable loss
energy waste
energy inefficient tech
internal combustion engine
nuclear, coal, natural gas power plants
data centers
buildings
energy costs at home
heating
cooling
electronics/appliances
home insulation
insulated windows
sealgaps around window frame
insultate building roof and walls
building energy saving
heat interior spaces more efficiently
heat water more efficiently
use energy efficient appliances
use energy eff computers
energy eff lighting
stop standby mode
green architecture
transportation
fuel economy (km/L=mpl)
corporate avg fuel economy (CAFE)
energy efficient vehicles
gasoline electric hybrid cars
plug in hybrid electric vehicle
all electric vehicle
cut US emissions of CO2 by 80-90%
very expensive batteries
recharging stations need to be installed
reducing vehicle weight
ultralight
ultrastrong
high cost
consumer car usage
less gasoline use
tax breaks
fuel efficient vehicles
raise taxes on gasoline
improve mass transit systems
bicycle only routes and areas
false gas cost
hidden gas costs
industries and power plants
most energy
petroleum
chems
cement
steel
aluminum
paper/wood
energy saving
variable speed electric motors
recycling materials
energy efficiency in offices
cogeneration
upgrade electric to smart grid