Using Energy
When to Use Energy
Though using less energy is sometimes not an option, when energy is used can have a tremendous effect on climate change. This is because different methods of generating energy have vastly different consequences on the environment, and they are available at different times.
Consuming Energy
Energy consumption is the cheapest on off-peak hours. On-peak hours are hours when electricity demand is the highest, meaning you pay a more expensive amount per kWh (kilowatt hour). Peak rates usually apply in the evening Monday to Friday around 4-9pm, where most energy is consumed in most households. Therefore, it is cheaper to plug in your devices during off peak hours, which are before 4 and after 9. It is better to use electricity early in the morning compared to in the afternoon.
Types of Renewable Energy
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Bioenergy
Bioenergy is energy created from biomass, created from animals/plants that were recently alive.
Biomass
Biomass is a product made from organic sources that died recently.
Geothermal Energy
Geothermal energy is energy that is generated through harnessing the heat within Earth.
Wind
Wind energy is created when wind causes wind turbines to move, which creates electricity.
Hydro Electric
Hydroelectricity uses water in motion to create electricity.
Hydro Power
Hydro power uses the water cycle to produce electricity.
Ocean Power
Ocean power uses the movement of waves and currents and the ocean and transforms it into electricity.
Solar
Solar energy uses solar panels (pictured above) to harness the energy of the sun and turn it into electricity.
Tidal Power
Tidal power harnesses the power of the tides and uses a barrage (pictured above) to create electricity.