Electricity is a convenient and controllable form of energy that we use every day to power our appliances, provide light and heat our homes. Electricity is a secondary energy source, meaning it is generated from the conversion of primary sources of energy, such as fossil fuels (coal, natural gas and oil), nuclear power and renewable sources (wind, hydro, solar, geothermal).
How does electricity get to your home?
Where does electricity come from?
There are 5 main sources of electricity:
- Fossil Fuels
- Power plants burn coal, natural gas and oil, producing heat. Heat combines with steam in the plant to generate electricity.
- Water and Wind
- Dams and windmills harness water or wind to rotate machinery that creates heat and electricity.
- Geothermal
- This form of energy is generated in the Earth's core which has temperatures hotter than the sun's surface produced by radioactive particles.
- Nuclear power
- Power plants split atoms and harness the energy release to generate heat and electricity.
- Solar
- The sun's heat is harnessed by panels and is converted to electricity.
Which sources of electricity are green?
Energy generated through renewable sources such as hydro, wind, solar and geothermal are green. Unlike fossil fuels, these sources of power do not deplete natural resources. They are also cleaner sources of energy that do not pollute the environment with carbon emissions.
Thanks to Just Energy for providing this information. To learn more about green energy, visit www.justenergy.com
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