Go Greener Tips

Almost everywhere these days the term renewable energy has become a catch phrase in both technical as well as government circles. But you would think that this all talk about renewable energy has resulted in a shifting of the world’s mindset towards the use of renewable energy. So why hasn’t the world fully embraced renewable energy?

1. The oil cartel. These people have a very powerful lobby that discourages governments from investing in renewables. Given that crude prices have been skyrocketing over the years; the oil cartels have indeed been making handsome profits.

2. Initial installation costs. Some of the renewable energies require a heavy initial outlay that many governments and investors are not willing to give. Installation of wind and solar energy systems in particular requires heavy initial capital outlay that many governments cannot afford. However, they forget that the running costs of these power systems are actually cheaper.

3. Little technical information. Many people think that installing solar or a wind power system is rocket science but they are mistaken. This information is actually readily available from the internet and local library. If a majority of the world’s population could have access to such information, then almost every homestead would have these energy sources in their backyard.

Since governments aren’t going to lead the way in shifting to renewable energy, then citizens must embrace these energy sources to save lots of money and secure the future of our planet. Just think of the near collapse of the Copenhagen and the Kyoto climate talks that preceded it.

Author: Collins Okango
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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