Matthew Engel

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Solar Power to the Rescue!

December 28th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Schools Powered by Solar Panels in New Jersey

Tom’s River Regional Schools, NJ – Solar Powered Budget: Saving Green While Going Green

I am a firm beleiver in the implementation of solar power. With widespread use, this technology has the ability to produce enough renewable energy for millions of homes in the United States. Electricity generated from solar power can be produced at the site of intended use, eliminating the need for massive additions to the national grid. Panels installed on the roof top of your home can make enough electricity to charge batteries or fuel cells for your car and heat the hot water of your home, removing altogether or significantly reducing the consumption of gasoline and heating oil. This has a double positive effect of also cutting greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, a massive government initiative would have the power to create thousands of new jobs for contractors doing installations and construction.

 

A solar powered home

Contractors installing solar panels

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