Energy

Alternative Energy is an umbrella term used to describe any energy that is used to replace fuel sources of energy. This would include: solar energy, geothermal energy, wind energy, and other types of renewable energy options.

 Some great website links for alternative energy are:

– Alternative Energy News:
www.alternative-energy-news.info/

– The Canadian Renewable Energy Network (CREN):
canmetenergycanmetenergie.nrcan-rncan.ga.ca/eng/renewables/canren.html

Energy Conservation refers to the effort made to reduce energy consumption in order to preserve resources for the future and reduce environmental pollution.

 To learn how to conserve energy more efficiently, visit the energy conservation page of our HERE! project or check out the following websites:

– EcoMall (20 ways to conserve energy): www.ecomall.com

– Office of Energy Efficiency: oee.nrcan.gc.ca

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• 17 November 2011 : FIT Review for Renewable Energy (No Comments)
  

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• 17 November 2011 : Oakville Has Endorsed New Lighting Standards (No Comments)
  

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