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WHY WE SHOULD CARE ABOUT RENEWABLE ENERGY

Renewable energy is a natural choice. Harnessing the earth's own inexhaustible energy - whether from the sun, wind, fuel cells, or other renewable sources - can reduce dependence on fossil fuels and provide clean, affordable electricity.

Choosing renewable power provides many benefits:

  • Making use of secure, indigenous, and sustainable natural resources.
  • Helping to keep our air clean.
  • Potential to reduce the production of carbon dioxide -- a leading contributor to global climate change.
  • Helping to create jobs for American workers.
  • Establishing the United States as a world leader and exporter of renewable power technologies.
  • Nationwide, reducing dependence on imported oil.

By purchasing electricity generated from renewable resources or installing a renewable energy system on your home, you can demonstrate your commitment to a healthy environment and a healthy economy.

Today, tens of thousands have already made the switch to renewable energy, whether buying it from an electricity provider that uses "green energy" or making it themselves.