This document discusses alternative energy sources and provides tips for conserving energy at home. It begins by noting that most current energy comes from non-renewable fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas. It then outlines several renewable and alternative energy sources including solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal energy. The document concludes by listing specific actions individuals can take to conserve energy and resources, such as using energy efficient light bulbs, line drying clothes, insulating water heaters, driving less, recycling, and composting. The overall message is about the importance of transitioning to renewable energy and providing everyday tips for reducing environmental impact.

1. Alternative Energy
&
What You Can Do at Home
Going Green

2. Let’s Review: Currently, where
does most of our energy come
from?
 Non-renewable
sources
 Burning of fossil
fuels
 Coal
 Oil
 Natural Gas

3. Fossil Fuels and Pollution
 Example
 Gasoline is
produced from oil
 Burning gas
produces toxic
gases and
greenhouse
gases

4. Alternative Energy – Renewable
 Solar Energy-
converting energy
from the sun into
energy

5. Alternative Energy- Renewable
 Wind Energy-
using the wind to
generate power

6. Alternative Energy- Renewable
 Hydroelectric
Energy- using
water to generate
power

7. Alternative Energy- Renewable
 Geothermal
Energy- using the
heat (thermal)
energy from the
Earth to general
power

8. Simple tips that everyone can
use everyday!
What Can You Do to Conserve
Energy?

9. What Can You Do to Conserve
 Saving electricity
inside the home:
 Energy efficient light
bulbs
 Not in the room- Lights
off
 Cold water for laundry
when possible
 Line dry clothes if
possible
 Insulate water heater in
winter
 Digital Thermostat
 Energy efficient
appliances
 Look for the Energy Star

10. What Can You Do to Conserve
 Saving water inside
the home:
 Check for leaks
 Shorter showers
 Water off when
brushing teeth
 Run a full dishwasher
 Wash full loads of
laundry
 Filled water bottle in
toilet tank

11. What Can You Do to Conserve
 Saving energy outside
of the home
 Composting
 Garden/Buy local
 Carpooling and
combining car trips
 Reuse scrap paper/
both sides of paper
 No more plastic
bags or water
bottles

12. Recycling
 Recyclable Materials
 Paper
 Glass
 Plastic
 Metals
 Cardboard
 Do NOT Throw in
Trash
 Electronics
 Batteries
 Paint
 Chemicals
 Energy efficient bulbs

13. Let’s Discuss…..
Can you think of any other tips for
Saving Energy & Going Green?