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Clean Energy Frequently Asked Questions1. What is clean, renewable energy?
1. What is clean, renewable energy? Clean, renewable energy comes from natural resources that are naturally replenished. Examples of clean, renewable energy are wind, water, solar energy, geothermal energy and bio fuels. 2. What makes clean, renewable energy good for our environment? Society counts on coal, oil and natural gas to supply most of its energy needs, but reliance on fossil fuels presents a big problem. Fossil fuels are a finite resource. Eventually, the world will run out of fossil fuels, or it will become too expensive to retrieve those that remain. Fossil fuels also cause air, water and soil pollution and produce greenhouse gases that may contribute to global warming. Renewable energy resources, such as wind, solar and hydropower, offer clean alternatives to fossil fuels. They produce little or no pollution or greenhouse gases, and they will never run out. 3. How will choosing the Simply Better Earth Saver PlanSM help keep the environment cleaner? When you choose the Simply Better Earth Saver Plan, you are making a purchase that places more renewable energy on the grid and decreases our reliance on non-renewable energy sources. 4. Why do clean, renewable energy products cost more? The facilities that produce clean, renewable energy are more expensive to build than traditional generation facilities. However, the Simply Better Earth Saver PlanSM allows you to help keep the environment cleaner at a cost that is not much more than you would pay for a non-renewable plan. 5. Will the reliability of my service remain the same? The reliability of your service will not change. The same transmission and distribution service provider will continue to deliver the energy product you choose to your home. It also will continue to read your meter and respond to power outages. 6. How will I know if my electricity is coming from renewable sources? Buying renewable energy does not mean that electricity is coming directly from the clean, renewable energy sources to your home. It is impossible to specifically direct an electron that travels through the electric grid. However, it does mean that the electricity being supplied to the grid on your behalf comes from renewable sources. When you choose to purchase a renewable energy product, you contribute to keeping the environment cleaner. 7. Is there enough clean energy for everyone? The clean, renewable resources in Texas are extremely abundant. The wind, solar and biomass potential in Texas is equal to about 400 times the amount of energy the state uses each year. Further developing these resources will create jobs and help many Texas communities' economies. Some facts from: http://www.infinitepower.org |