| Most of us agree that a source of alternative energy | | | | regarding the initial ability to support the power demand. |
| is required if we want to ensure that we do what can | | | | In the early stages it may very well be a doubling up of |
| for the survival of the planet. Yet the chronic debates | | | | power sources, one traditional and one alternative, in |
| regarding the topic slows progress down, hampers | | | | order to test the systems and make sure that |
| elected officials, and leaves many in a quandary. The | | | | everything is moving forward without massive hiccups. |
| constant battle between the human needs and the | | | | Just like the tax credit provided to the people who |
| planet's needs never really seems to simmer down. | | | | replace their high energy appliances or windows with a |
| One of the most aggressive issues is the potency of | | | | low energy version, some politicians have determined |
| alternative energy. In other words, will it be powerful | | | | that the ultimate goal would be to transition the |
| enough to ensure that power and energy are brought | | | | responsibility of power to the people. Thus, a tax credit |
| to all of those that need it, even when the demand is | | | | could be offered to help convince consumers to |
| sky high. Air conditioners, the longer, darker nights of | | | | create their own power at home. Over time the |
| winter time, and the chronic high demands of industry | | | | mandate could be considered into law, but this naturally |
| can pose a threat to the consistency issues. | | | | leaves a huge problem for renters who have little to |
| Are there geographical areas that are more likely to | | | | no control over their power sources. |
| be successful with solar, wind, or other alternative | | | | With these potential issues, science and technology |
| power sources? More than likely there is a greater | | | | are still fighting hard to create the most effective and |
| chance of success along coast lines for three out of | | | | efficient alternative energy sources. The more we |
| four seasons. While the sun may very be a potent | | | | uncover through technology and science the more we |
| energy source in the summer, the wind tends to be | | | | can determine whether or not we can sustain power |
| rather ineffective during the three basic summer | | | | throughout the year and without major system flaws. |
| months. Yet during the winter months when there is | | | | Recently a totally new design for the wind turbine was |
| not enough sun to provide power there is ample wind | | | | created and then connected successfully to the |
| for generation. | | | | power grid. This turbine is known as floating turbine and |
| Of course, this is also a political issue as much as it is | | | | has already been proven to be more cost effective |
| an environmental issue. While candidates are now | | | | for initial as well as chronic use. Since alternative |
| starting to create platforms that include things like | | | | energy is the single most important aspect of saving |
| alternative energy sources, progress has been slowed | | | | the planet from the human race, the continued push |
| for many reasons. | | | | for complete energy conversion must not cease. In |
| First, try finding two politicians that can agree on | | | | time we should see true conversions from traditional |
| renewable or alternative power sources and their plan | | | | energy sources. |
| for execution. Second, there is a limited knowledge | | | | |