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Renewable Energy Source: Overview


Renewable energy sources or RES capture their energy from existing flows of energy, from on-going natural processes, such as sunshine, wind, wave power , flowing water or hydropower and biological processes.

The most common definition is that renewable energy is from a resource that is replaced by a natural process at a rate that is equal to or faster than the rate at which that resource is being consumed. Use a renewable energy source and alternative energy sources to create an energy-efficient home.

Energy Efficient Home

Using renewable energy sources is a good way to do your part in preserving the environment. Another way to help preserve the environment and to create an energy efficient home is to use more efficient forms of power such as compact fluorescent light bulbs. Compact fluorescent light bulbs may cost a bit more then conventional incandescent light bulbs but use 80% less electricity and last alot longer. Compact fluorescent light bulbs will save you money and ultimately help preserve the environment.