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Clean Energy Basics

With your purchase of Clean Energy Credits, EcoVoom is proud to support new, clean energy projects throughout the country. Make sure to visit our EcoProjects page to see if we're currently supporting projects in your area. To see how new clean energy can replace dirty energy click here.

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Types of Clean Energy Projects

Wind

Wind power refers to the use of turbines to capture the kinetic energy from the wind to generate electricity.

Biomass

Biomass typically refers to the burning of plant material, animal waste, or human refuse to generate electricity. Biomass can also refer to the process where methane gas, which is naturally created from organic waste, is burned and used to generate electricity. The destruction of methane gas has a second benefit for the environment because methane is 22 times more dangerous than carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas. Burning methane gas ensures that it does not enter the atmosphere and further contribute to Climate Change.

Solar

Solar power is a renewable energy source that uses solar panels to absorb radiation emitted by the sun in order to produce electricity.

Hydro Power

Hydro power refers to electricity created from moving water. This is typically done through the use of a dam that backs up a river into a canyon. The water is then released through the dam at a managed rate that is then used to generate electricity. Only low-impact hydro facilities that are under 30 megawatts are considered to be eco-friendly as they do not negatively impact indigenous animal species or landscapes.

Geothermal

Geothermal refers to using the heat deep in the Earth to generate electricity. Producers drill into the Earth to release steam and water that is naturally heated and then harnessed to power a turbine and generator thus creating electricity.

Energy Efficiency Projects

Energy efficiency projects involve making homes, buildings, businesses and manufacturers more energy efficient by reducing the amount of energy needed for heating, cooling, lighting and business processes. This is often done through the installation of improved energy efficient equipment. By curbing energy demand, less carbon dioxide is emitted into the atmosphere.