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Why Hydropower?
December 3, 2012 | 4 Comments
Renewable energy has long been viewed as the future of global energy production and consumption, but many renewable energy sources will take considerable time before they become feasible. Water power, on the other hand is already well-established as an energy source and has great potential to improve efficiencies in the future. This site will be dedicated to helping you understand how we can use hydro-energy to create a happier, healthier planet for all of us.
Why “Electricity” Doesn’t Cut It
Electricity often gets credit for being lot safer than it actually is. “Clean” electric cars have been touted as a cleaner, more environmentally friendly alternative to more heavily gas-dependent models and every hipster from here to California boasts an electric “hybrid” car. But the dirty truth is that these cars do little in the way of reducing carbon emission. These cars use up a comparable amount of CO2 in their making as do their less “clean” counterparts.
90% of US electricity is supplied through fossil fuels
A recent US study showed that the United States is on its way to becoming the single largest producer of natural gas in the very near future. By 2030, the US is forecasted to be a net-energy exporter. With figures like these, it should be evident that we cannot continue to abuse nature by increasing our fossil fuel consumption. Not only does it harm the environment, it harms our credibility when we ask for other nations to come up with more energy efficient goals each year. Currently we only get about 10% of our resources from renewable sources. This is a figure that must rise in the near future if we are to see long term CO2 reduction.
Why HydroPower Is the Answer
We live in a world that is becoming ever more aware of the fact that carbon emissions are damaging our environment and bringing about climate change. These realizations have led to renewable energy sources (which are characteristically more carbon friendly) gaining much media coverage and popularity among politicians and the populace. Unfortunately, Big Oil has marketed hard against the global-friendly movement and as of yet we have not been able to pass comprehensive energy reform in the United States. Many opponents point to an increase in cost and a lack of technological understanding surrounding renewable sources. Heres where water comes in: hydro energy has historically been much simpler and more cooperative than other renewables. Read more about How HydroPower works.
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