Renewable Energy In The United States

There are multiple forms of energy we use each day for many things. Regardless of what region of the country you live in, from the moment you open your eyes in the morning to the time you close them at night you are using energy in almost every aspect of your daily life. From using your alarm clock to wake up, to cooking your food, driving to and from work, and then finally settling down in the evening, you will use some form of energy with almost every task. Living in Charleston, SC there are several forms of renewable energy. A large amount of people do conserve energy through various means to save money and help the ecosystem.
Everyone starts their day one way or another but most people use an alarm clock to stay on track. Once you’re up for the day usually the next act would be to take a hot shower. Without electricity this would not be possible. You need electricity to keep the water heater working so that the hot water is available when you need it. Once you are ready for work, you have to get there, whether it is by bus or your personal vehicle, gasoline and diesel fuel is going to make the engines run. There is also the option of electric cars. Throughout your work-day you may work on a computer or use a printer, fax or copier machine. I’m sure everyone talks on the telephone and we can’t forget about text messaging or Facebook. …show more content…
Solar is still expensive and the normal consumer would have to make a large investment to be able to obtain the amount of panels needed to make a difference in the consumption of their household. Many people with today’s economy cannot afford this option. Also electric vehicles are another option to lower emissions created by fuel powered cars and possibly in the future we will see more electric cars with homes run by solar power. Technology is always