By Sydney Cohen
There’s no doubt that the world is moving towards more sustainable energy sources in the electricity sector, and green energy exchange is playing a big role in that transition.
For those who are unfamiliar, the process of green energy exchange, (which also happens to be the name of an American energy company), is the process of swapping homes and businesses to renewable energy sources.
Grid operators involved in green energy platforms can play a large role in aiding green energy exchange. Not to mention, non-green sources of energy often have incredibly high costs to businesses and consumers. Imagine how much more money you would save on your electric bill if you were able to generate all of the electricity that you needed, from the sun, such as with solar power! This blog post will give some insight into this topic and outline what exactly green energy exchange is.
Renewable Energy
Did you know that renewable energy is becoming more and more popular? In fact, it is now the fastest-growing source of energy in the world. There are many reasons for this growth, including the fact that renewable energy is cleaner and more sustainable than other forms of energy.
Renewable energy “is energy that is collected from renewable resources that are naturally replenished on a human timescale“.
Cost Effective Green Energy
Renewable energy is becoming more and more important as we become increasingly aware of the impact that traditional forms of energy generation have on our planet. Not only is renewable energy more environmentally friendly, but it’s also becoming more cost-effective as technology improves, such as the example of green energy exchange.
Sustainable Green Energy
Renewable energy is the future of green energy exchange, which works to protect and preserve our planet. The sources of renewable energy include solar power, wind power, hydroelectricity, geothermal electricity, and biofuel. These renewable sources are non-polluting and sustainable for many decades to come. Renewable resources are naturally replenished with time so they don’t run out, nor damage the environment such as fossil fuels do.
The Green Energy Exchange Process
An example of affordable renewable electricity plans can be seen in Britain, where the National Grid has launched the Power of Now Carbon Dashboard, which shows the impact of green energy exchange in real-time. The National Grid works to provide green energy and promote innovative ways of reducing carbon emissions.
For their green energy exchange, they utilize the power of “interconnectors – undersea cables that allow us to exchange surplus electricity with neighbouring countries”. Furthermore, interconnectors provide a platform that allows countries to work together to share and provide green energy exchange.
The Power of Now Carbon Dashboard shows the rapid positive environmental impact of interconnector operations in reducing carbon emissions.
Religion and Green Energy Exchange
A 2019 NPR article explores the important role that faith organizations are providing in helping transition communities to affordable green energy plans. According to Gabriel Chan, a solar researcher and assistant professor at the University of Minnesota, “Religious institutions are long-standing community anchors… which makes them ideal partners for developers struggling to connect low-income households with clean energy”.
Green Energy Exchange Partners with Religious Institutions
People trust their local religious institution, which makes them ideal partners in helping transition people to the experimental new territory of green energy exchange.
Hubs for Green Energy Exchange
Religious institutions are being used as sites for solar energy collection and distribution like at Shiloh Temple, a majority-black church in north Minneapolis. The 630-panel array on the roof of Shiloh Temple “provides Shiloh itself, the nearby Masjid An-Nur Mosque, and 29 local households with green energy”. Turning our religious buildings into hubs for sustainable energy makes a big practical difference in congregants’ lives and is a great way for our religions to pave the way towards a more sustainable future.
Invest For Our Future In Green Energy Exchange
Renewable, clean sources of power are not only good for our planet in general but also important to consider when it comes to protecting ourselves from climate change and pollution. It’s an investment for companies and consumers, but the more we switch over to green energy, the better off our future will be. We can all make a difference in the future of our planet by supporting green energy exchange. With renewable resources and sustainable practices, we can forge a better world for generations to come. The time is now – let’s show our children what it means to live sustainably!
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