Types of Energy and Ways to Conserve
Types of Energy and Ways to Conserve
Jeffery Hartman
SCI/275
January 9, 2010
Rodrick Esaw
Types of Energy and Ways to Conserve
Energy conservation is important for each of us and our future generations. At the rate of consumption we can experience an energy shortage like never before. If we continue to deplete the resources that are available to us then it will affect us in many ways such as; forced rationing, increased cost, and restrictions on use. Now is the time to seriously look at alternative energy sources before it’s too late. For Industrialized nations, it is necessary to have reliable sources of energy. Energy is used for many things including; heating, cooking, transportation and manufacturing. Energy can be put into to categories, renewable and non-renewable. In this paper I will layout the differences between renewable energy and non-renewable energy, methods of energy conservation in our homes and communities, and finally economic impact of changing.
Non-Renewable Energy
Currently, industrialized nations depend on non-renewable energy sources; In fact a majority of the energy used in the world today is from non-renewable supplies. Coal, oil, and natural gas are non-renewable fossil fuels. Because they cannot be renewed fast enough to keep pace with consumption, they are considered non-renewable and are the most commonly used type’s energy. Fossil fuels were formed over millions of years when decomposed plant and animal matter were buried by layers and layers of the earths crust and then it was transformed into carbon-rich material that is used as fuel.
Coal The most abundant fossil fuel in the world is coal. A majority of the world’s coal reserves are located in Eastern Europe and Asia; however, the United States also has a large amount of reserves. Coal was formed slowly over millions of years when a spongy material called “peat” was buried deep into the earths crust. As the pressure and temperature increased, it converted this
Jeffery Hartman
SCI/275
January 9, 2010
Rodrick Esaw
Types of Energy and Ways to Conserve
Energy conservation is important for each of us and our future generations. At the rate of consumption we can experience an energy shortage like never before. If we continue to deplete the resources that are available to us then it will affect us in many ways such as; forced rationing, increased cost, and restrictions on use. Now is the time to seriously look at alternative energy sources before it’s too late. For Industrialized nations, it is necessary to have reliable sources of energy. Energy is used for many things including; heating, cooking, transportation and manufacturing. Energy can be put into to categories, renewable and non-renewable. In this paper I will layout the differences between renewable energy and non-renewable energy, methods of energy conservation in our homes and communities, and finally economic impact of changing.
Non-Renewable Energy
Currently, industrialized nations depend on non-renewable energy sources; In fact a majority of the energy used in the world today is from non-renewable supplies. Coal, oil, and natural gas are non-renewable fossil fuels. Because they cannot be renewed fast enough to keep pace with consumption, they are considered non-renewable and are the most commonly used type’s energy. Fossil fuels were formed over millions of years when decomposed plant and animal matter were buried by layers and layers of the earths crust and then it was transformed into carbon-rich material that is used as fuel.
Coal The most abundant fossil fuel in the world is coal. A majority of the world’s coal reserves are located in Eastern Europe and Asia; however, the United States also has a large amount of reserves. Coal was formed slowly over millions of years when a spongy material called “peat” was buried deep into the earths crust. As the pressure and temperature increased, it converted this
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