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The cost of wind power varies across the country, depending on how much wind power is available and whether or not it is cost-effective for the area. Understand the process of paying for wind power with information from the executive director of the Institute for Sustainable Practice in this free video on green energy.
Wind power has several economic and environmental impacts, including creating job opportunities in the fields of technology, construction, engineering and energy transmission. Discover the positive impact that wind power has on the earth and on the economy with information from the executive director of the Institute for Sustainable Practice in this free video on green energy.
Wind power is generated by erecting a large tower equipped with propellers that spin when the wind pushes the blades, which are connected to an electric generator. Learn how wind power can be used to generate electricity with information from the executive director of the Institute for Sustainable Practice in this free video on green energy.
Heating and cooling companies are marketing green energy by advertising expertise in tank-less water heaters and other renewable energy sources. Find out what traditional heating and cooling companies are doing to promote eco-friendly options with information from the executive director of the Institute for Sustainable Practice in this free video on green energy.
Green energy companies vary from large corporations, who are experimenting with wind energy, to small local efforts making a difference one step at a time. Learn about green companies that are trying to offset harm to the environment with information from the executive director of the Institute for Sustainable Practice in this free video on green energy.
Green energy and fossil fuels differ greatly in their impact on the planet, as fossil fuels create residue and waste when burned that account for 25 percent of the emitted carbon into the atmosphere. Understand the negative impact that fossil fuels have on the earth with information from the executive director of the Institute for Sustainable Practice in this free video on green energy.
Diversified energy is important to have many options to generate energy in the case that one energy source becomes unavailable. Discover the importance of having multiple forms of energy with information from the executive director of the Institute for Sustainable Practice in this free video on green energy.
Switching to green energy to save both money and energy can be done easily by incorporating energy efficient lighting in the house, as lighting accounts for 40 percent of energy costs in most homes. Take small steps toward eco-friendly, energy-saving practices with information from the executive director of the Institute for Sustainable Practice in this free video on green energy.
To go green and preserve energy, consult books, magazines and the Internet to find tips on living a greener life, and locate recycling opportunities in the area. Incorporate green habits into everyday life with information from the executive director of the Institute for Sustainable Practice in this free video on green energy.
Energy-efficient green warehouses are equipped with solar panels on their vast roofs, plenty of windows to provide natural lighting and geothermal underground energy systems. Understand how large buildings can be energy-efficient with information from the executive director of the Institute for Sustainable Practice in this free video on green energy.
Green roofs offer ample energy savings, as the extra layer of soil and plant material absorbs moisture to prevent roof damage, keeps the building cooler and adds moisture to the air for a healthier environment. Discover the unmistakable benefits of green roofs with information from the executive director of the Institute for Sustainable Practice in this free video on green energy.
Alternative energy sources and green house plans include incorporating tank-less water heaters, recycled lumber, energy-efficient insulation, sealed crawlspaces and solar panels to the construction of a new home. Seek alternate sources of energy when building a house with information from the executive director of the Institute for Sustainable Practice in this free video on green energy.
Green energy funds can take the form of blocks of clean energy credits, which are used to invest in riskier technologies that can positively impact the environment once they are implemented in the market place. Learn about green funds and investments with information from the executive director of the Institute for Sustainable Practice in this free video on green energy.
Green energy investors are individuals or companies who make an investment in green energy technology to further its research and development. Learn about the role of green energy investors with information from the executive director of the Institute for Sustainable Practice in this free video on green energy.
Green energy is any renewable, clean and safe resource provided by the natural environment that does not need to be extracted, and they include solar, wind, tidal and hydrogen fuel cell power. Understand the types of eco-friendly energy sources with information from the executive director of the Institute for Sustainable Practice in this free video on green energy.
Renewable green energy is not always the healthiest for the environment, as some renewable energy, such as biomass, produces more waste than solar, wind and tidal energy. Discover renewable energy resources with information from the executive director of the Institute for Sustainable Practice in this free video on green energy.
Wind power energy companies differ across the country's landscape, as some areas produce less wind while the Northeast, Southeast and Great Plains produce enough wind for cost-efficient wind power. Compare different wind pare companies with information from the executive director of the Institute for Sustainable Practice in this free video on green energy.
The environment is currently one of the biggest hot button issues. Global warming is on everyone's minds. It is a topic that is sure to affect generations to come. Educating our children about environmental issues is crucial so they can understand the potential of what changes are taking place, and teaching everyone about everyday conservation efforts is key to preserving the earth. In this free video series on green energy, learn about the various renewable energy sources available around the world. Discover the benefits of clean energy, such as solar, wind and tidal power, and understand the difference between renewable energy sources and truly green energy sources. Find out how to take small steps at home toward a greener lifestyle.
G. Dodd Galbreath G. Dodd Galbreath is the founding executive director of Lipscomb University’s Institute for Sustainable Practice and Tennessee’s first academic program to offer an M.B.A., graduate certificate, undergraduate major and minor in sustainability. Galbreath is also the founder of www.Sustain-Us.com, a consulting practice which “provides resources and guidance for business, organizational and individual journeys for sustainable life." He is a sought-after speaker for presentations on sustainability and practices found in entrepreneurship, corporations, development, public policy, historic preservation and outreach. While working for two governors, Galbreath led passage of laws and policies to better manage and protect Tennessee’s economic and natural water rights, add transparency to statewide water usage, enhance environmental justice and preserve critical native rivers, wetlands and landscapes. He also worked in corporate consulting designing criteria for sustainable residential development and military base design.dkdk
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