Green energy can be loosely defined as energy from renewable or sustainable sources. Examples of green energy include wind power, solar energy, biomass energy and hydro power. There are also “waste to energy” projects which can be considered renewable because a large proportion of the energy is derived from biomass (or plant material). There is, however, an argument that queries the sustainability of using waste as a fuel for power generation. Similarly whilst small scale hydro power is generally considered renewable, the environmental impacts of large scale hydro make it difficult to exploit it sustainably.
Did you know...? Every time we use electricity to switch on a light, or watch television, C02 emissions are released into the atmosphere. Purchasing Green electricity can help reduce this.
Conventional forms of electricity produce emissions in the manufacture of electricity, such as sulphur dioxide and carbon dioxide. These pollutants not only add to climate change but can also contribute to acid rain. Electricity produced using renewable energy produces minimal environmental impacts in comparison. Renewable energy is produced from natural resources like water, sun and wind.