Be smart with your energy options
Energy runs the world. It powers our homes, our businesses, our hospitals, our transportation, our communities. That demand for energy creates challenges and questions. Which energy source is right for your family? How do you know you're making the smart choices for today and tomorrow? Who can you trust? Illinois Extension is here to provide the background and information you need to make informed decisions. Whatever you choose, choose with confidence that knowledge brings.
Sources of Energy
Bioenergy
Ethanol is a grain alcohol that can be blended with gasoline and used in motor vehicles. Ethanol can be fermented from many sources of starch, including corn, wheat, grain sorghum, barley, and potatoes, and from sugar crops such as sugar cane and sweet sorghum.
Geothermal
Using internal heat from the earth as a source of power is called geothermal energy. Geothermal energy can be harnessed for residential, commercial and educational use.
Solar Energy
As renewable energy production is increasing in popularity, opportunities to incorporate solar panels on your home have become more available and affordable. But what is the right system for your home and will it save you money?
Is solar energy right for you? As renewable energy production is increasing in popularity, opportunities to incorporate solar panels on your home have become more available and affordable. In this webinar, University of Illinois Extension Energy & Environmental Stewardship Educator Erin...
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Linda Derhak
Erin Garrett
Andrea Wagner
