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Renewable energy sources - such as wind, water, sun – do not emit greenhouse gases such as coal and gas and there is no radioactive waste, as occurs from nuclear - and they are unlimited. Using renewable energy sources means you also use the natural cycles of the earth - like the movement of water, the wind and the sun - to produce energy but in a less harmful way. It means also you produce energy without destroying the environment, and damaging our health and without exploiting natural resources.
Energy produced by the use of renewable sources is often called green energy. Green energy is a general term for renewable energy that private persons and companies buy from their energy supplier. At the moment, green energy refers to electricity from renewable energy sources. However, in the future it may be possible to buy ‘green petrol’ or ‘green heat’.
| Beware: Many utilities repackage existing dirty energy as 'green power'. It is important to look for LABELS from reliable sources. In Europe there is the EUGENE standard or you can check out green NGO recommendations/approvals. |
 Ask for it! Many utilities now give consumers the option to buy “green electricity.”
 Invest in green stocks and renewable energy companies through socially responsible funds. Remember alternative energy is an investment in our future.
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