Ryan Shelby: Sustainability Designs and Innovations

It is Earth Day today!!!

Our dear President Obama kicked it off with style by announcing that the federal government will open up its lands for projects that aim to produce electricity from wind and ocean currents.

This is another strong signal that President Obama recognizes that that the key to national security, economic security, economic prosperity,  energy independence, and sustainable living involves producing energy from sources other than fossil fuels.

Currently, ~ 49% of the electricity produced in the US comes from coal-fired plants.  The next biggest chunk comes from nuclear plants. 

There is significant amount of renewable energy available within the United States and it is high time we start using it and generating more jobs for Americans.

Producing electricity from renewables is not enough though.  We need to start implementing energy conservation and efficient programs and policies at the local and national level in tandem with renewable energy production.

It is much easier (and cheaper) to save a watt than it is to produce a watt. 
 

   

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