Energy Resource Plan
Andria Cogar
Axia College

Our utility bills have been increasing in past months that have raised many questions about the cause. Is no one in the family is turning off the lights when a room is not being occupied, doing less than a full load of laundry, and not taking shorter showers? Energy conservation is on the rise, even though few try to stick with what will make the environment better.
Conserving energy can be helpful in a number of ways; whether it be to save money for a family vacation, decreasing pollutions in the air we breathe; or just stopping the amount of green house gases being emitted into our atmosphere. We are using nonrenewable energy to supply us with energy to cook, clean, and keeping us warm; without even thinking of its consequences, which in turn will not last forever. There are distinctions between nonrenewable and renewable energy that will help in the future to ensure a better way of life.
Nonrenewable energy is energy that comes from the ground, and is not replaced in a short amount of time. Fossil fuels are the main source of nonrenewable energy, which includes; oil, natural gas, and coal. Steaming from plants, and animals’ decomposed remains; that have been in the soil for millions of years.
Renewable energy is energy is energy that replenishes itself automatically from natural processes. Examples include; wind, sunshine, biological processes, flowing water, and geothermal heat flows are all methods of renewable energy. Solar power, which comes from the sun, is one of the biggest renewable resources, with wind next in line. Wind and rainfall exist because of the effects of the sun. These forms of energy can be used directly, or in a combination to make other forms of energy. If renewable energy is not big in some states there are methods that can be used to slow down energy use.
Conserving energy is an important task that we as humans should get into the habit of doing. There are many ways to cut down the use of energy such as; buying fluorescent light bulbs and keeping them off when not in the room. If the home is not a new building then re insulating the attic will help to keep heat in. Making sure that in the winter the thermostat in the house 68 degrees or lower, and in the summer keeping the thermostat 78 degrees or higher will help to conserve energy. When going on vacation or deciding to leave for more than a day, unplug all the appliances in the house, this will help immensely as well. These are just some of the ways we can limit using too much energy, contact the company in which the utilities are from, visit tip giving websites for all energy saving tips; also Government officials are working to make the United States as “green” as possible.
Government officials have been trying to take initiative in conserving energy; processes that my seem minimal to us but are helping in a big way. Taking away old appliances; in offices that are occupied by government officials, and in their homes. By doing so, the newer and updated appliances are more energy efficient, and will not use up too much energy. Some government officials have stopped purchasing “gas guzzlers” and have gone with hybrids or electric cars, instead of the Sports Utility Vehicle, and the Crown Victoria.
We have covered the basics of trying to become a more efficient conservator of energy; the problem America faces using nonrenewable energy, and the benefits renewable energy has began to become. Using things in our homes without thinking of limiting their uses to conserve energy; even how to limit the process, and even what the government has been doing in the last few years to help the cause. Doing just a handful at a time and working our way to the top of the ladder can help a great deal to conserve energy. Always remember, “Fossil Fuel is BUST, wind and sun is a MUST!”