>The new age of environmental rescue is at hand. History has taught us that when a civilization reaches the cusp of its own self destruction, then, and only then does that civilization embrace the change that will save it.
Solar power systems are an adaptation to our current energy infrastructure that will reduce our use of fossil fuels through a renewable resource.
It is within our grasp to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. The earth is wonderfully able to rebound from this crisis as it has with every previous crisis. Not every species, or civilization for that matter, has been able to bring itself back from the brink, but we can.
Here’s how we can begin to make the positive climate changes we need to rejuvenate the earth.
- We need to stop releasing carbon into the atmosphere at rates that can’t be neutralized. For the most part this means by the burning of fossil fuels. We need to find alternative forms of energy to power our motor vehicles. Whether that is solar, Hydrogen cell, biodiesel, or something altogether new: it doesn’t matter as long as we all do it.
The use of fossil fuels for power generation and the subsequent damage being done to our environment is the first of many old practices that have to cease. Luckily for us, this one is going to be easier for the average person.
- Technological advances in the science and efficiency of solar power systems, has made it really cost effective for most people to consider a solar power installation either on their home or nearby. This will allow the homeowner to begin taking the burden off the dirty energy generators and will have the added benefit of financial savings for the homeowner.
- As the solar power system develops, additional panels can be added to increase the generation and savings. With the necessary investment in energy efficient appliances and possibly the development of either a solar heating system using hot water circulated through your home, or the installation of a geothermal system, the homeowner will have the ability to get completely off the grid.
Most of us, however, would like to have the safety net of knowing, that if our system experiences difficulty, such as too many cloudy days in succession, we could still call on the grid to keep us going. Of course a small wind turbine would help out there too.
The option of utilizing net metering through your utility company is still the best option. Imagine how wonderful it would be if our solar power system was able to generate enough surplus electricity to send back out to those who cannot, for whatever reason, develop energy self-sufficiency. That would be the greatest gift we could give the Earth and her children.
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