Alternative Energy and Taking Action

As an American citizen, you have access to manyenergy by needlessly burning your lights during the
alternative energy options. Your vocal support ofday. Replace old windows that might not be sealed
renewable energy doesn't mean anything if you doright and insulate your home to avoid over using your
not take action. There are many forms of alternativeheating system and burning excess energy. All of
energies that will help to make a difference.  Getthese actions are very easy and practical ways to
involved with endorsing alternative energy and voicesupport alternative energy.
your opinion. Show your support by helping to clean 
up your environment.  The best way to lead is byGet information about different alternative energy
example, set a good example with your children andsources so that you can make good decisions.
your community by caring for the environment.  Spend time at your local library or research the
 subject online.  The federal government's
Use alternative energy in your home and fight toDepartment of Energy will supply you with all the
make it known and available to others. The best waymaterial you need to make informed decisions
to support the alternative energy movement is toregarding the use of alternative energy.  Take
use alternative energies. This may not possible onadvantage of their user friendly website or their
large scales for everyone, but we must startpublished literature.  Also, subscribe to renewable
somewhere.  When you are building make sure thatenergy magazines and stay up-to-date on the latest
you think green and you accommodate the use ofnews and events in the alternative energy world.
renewable energy in your building plans. Use forms of 
alternative energy for at least part of your energyJoin the local organizations that support the use of
supply. Many affordable home kits are available thatalternative fuels.  There are many communities that
produce solar, water, and wind power for your home.have groups getting involved.  We must organize
 our efforts so the government takes America's need
Also, consciously try to use less energy.  Using theof alternative energy use seriously.  No longer can
sun to dry your clothing in the summer is an easywe damage our Earth by mining depleted fossil fuels
way to save energy and help the environment. and building power plants.  Play an active role in the
Take advantage of light from the sun.  Do paperalternative energy revolution.  Play an active role in
work and reading outside instead of consumingthe future of our children and of our Mother Earth.