The earth has blessed us with an abundance of green energy, all we need to do is tap into it. This site shares a few of the popular green energies like solar and wind power, what we failed to mention is hydro power, bio energy, geothermal, tidal or wave and hydrogen fuel cells. Green energy is defined in Wikipedia as "sources of energy that are considered to be environmentally friendly and non-polluting". This is in true and rare form our new generation of energy. Fossil fuels in time will be exhausted or cost dearly to manufacture, not to mention the carbon foot print we have left for our children.
Renewable Energy and Net Metering Laws
Have you ever wondered what net metering was? Net metering is the law in 42 states and DC. What is means is when connected to the energy grid, you have a two way meter. As you produce your own solar and wind energy, any unused portion of that energy is sent back to the grid, which is measured by the meter. The electric company must compensate you for any energy you "sell" back to them. Compensation varies from state to state. You could receive actual cash reimbursement or energy credits for times when you don't produce enough of your own power. As you can imagine, net metering is an excellent incentive for people who are considering the green alternative to their home energy consumption. However, if you are still unconvinced...
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