Hope Part II: Green Energy
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I was doing some research on the so-called green energy market, brought to my attention by a friend. It is interesting that in Europe a so-called green energy market has emerged.
Basically it's a certificate that proved that a certain percentage of the total energy produced by an electricity provider is "green energy". Green energy is essentially energy generated via environmental friendly method, like wind or solar energy. This certificate can then be obtained by electricity generators and consumers as a proof that they have produced or used a certain amount of green energy, since in some countries, a certain percentage of green energy usage is compulsory by law: ...By law, all electricity suppliers must prove they have bought or generated the equivalent of 0.03 unit (3%) of green electricity for every unit they sell... . Read more about it here and here. Europeans, being more accutely aware of our energy issue, are quite supportive of such programmes.
Overall, it seems like a right direction to head towards. While it is no solution to the pending oil crisis, it MIGHT lessen the impact. However, as with any industry, there are some players who would sacrifice ethic for profit, and try to pass incineration as renewable green energy.
Personally, I think Singapore has every incentive to start the green energy practise. Not only does it reduces the adverse effect caused by electricity generation, it also reduces Singapore's dependence on the foreign fuel import. The recent blackouts should have proven to us that our energy generation base is very fragile at best.
The electricity generators should start to offer this option to the consumers, with government support. We could start on a volunteer basis. If the response is good, it could be made a standard practise with incentives like tax rebate and etc.
Related news :
Wind farm in UK
Reference site:
Green energy in Europe
Cleaner and Greener Environmental programme
Energy justice
3 Phases Energy Services
What we CAN do:
Home Checklist
I was doing some research on the so-called green energy market, brought to my attention by a friend. It is interesting that in Europe a so-called green energy market has emerged.
Basically it's a certificate that proved that a certain percentage of the total energy produced by an electricity provider is "green energy". Green energy is essentially energy generated via environmental friendly method, like wind or solar energy. This certificate can then be obtained by electricity generators and consumers as a proof that they have produced or used a certain amount of green energy, since in some countries, a certain percentage of green energy usage is compulsory by law: ...By law, all electricity suppliers must prove they have bought or generated the equivalent of 0.03 unit (3%) of green electricity for every unit they sell... . Read more about it here and here. Europeans, being more accutely aware of our energy issue, are quite supportive of such programmes.
Overall, it seems like a right direction to head towards. While it is no solution to the pending oil crisis, it MIGHT lessen the impact. However, as with any industry, there are some players who would sacrifice ethic for profit, and try to pass incineration as renewable green energy.
Personally, I think Singapore has every incentive to start the green energy practise. Not only does it reduces the adverse effect caused by electricity generation, it also reduces Singapore's dependence on the foreign fuel import. The recent blackouts should have proven to us that our energy generation base is very fragile at best.
The electricity generators should start to offer this option to the consumers, with government support. We could start on a volunteer basis. If the response is good, it could be made a standard practise with incentives like tax rebate and etc.
Related news :
Wind farm in UK
Reference site:
Green energy in Europe
Cleaner and Greener Environmental programme
Energy justice
3 Phases Energy Services
What we CAN do:
Home Checklist
posted by Zuraffo at 1:33 PM
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[+/-] show/hide comments to this postyou have done some good research, keep it up. i appreciate you hard work to try to bring the attention to the issue of green enviroment. it is time mankinds have to do somethings to help to preserve our enviroment before it is getting worse.
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