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Volume CXXXIII, Number 5 |
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Did You Know? Alternative energy makes a difference
KEISHA PAYSON
CONTRIBUTOR
In light of the second annual Energy Saving Competition, Sustainable Bowdoin thought that this would be the perfect time to inform the community about alternative forms of environmentally friendly energy. Here are just a few examples:
Fast food makes fuel? That's right - used oil from fast food joints could fuel your car! Any diesel car can use Biodiesel rather than petroleum based diesel. Why is this so cool?
Biodiesel reduces carbon dioxide emissions, the primary cause of the greenhouse effect, by up to 100%. Since Biodiesel comes from plants and plants use carbon dioxide, there is no net gain in carbon dioxide from using Biodiesel.
To check out a Biodiesel vehicle in the area visit the Fida Bus (People's Free Space Bus) Sunday October 19 from 12-7pm in Portland's Tommy's Park (the corner of Exchange and Middle St. in the Old Port).
Plug in a car? No need to go to the gas station with these cars. Electric Powered cars can be charged up right in your own driveway. While private homeowners do not use most of the electric cars on the road they are becoming increasingly common among university, airports, parks and business areas where limited travel is necessary.
According to the Electric Power Research Institute, electric vehicles are considered to be 97% cleaner than gasoline powered cars.
Bowdoin test drove one of these nifty cars this summer to explore the options of lower emission vehicles on campus!
Go Green Power! Green Power is energy sustainably generated from renewable resources such as wind, water, and biomass. The Maine Green Power Connection is an organization dedicated to providing Maine with access to "greener" energy sources and products.
Why buy green? Electricity generation is the leading cause of industrial air pollution in the U.S. Most of our electricity comes from coal, nuclear, and other fossil fuels power plants. Producing energy from these resources takes a severe toll on our environment, polluting our air, land and water.
To learn more about Maine Green Power connection visit www.mainegreenpower.org.
Good luck with the rest of the Energy Contest - remember, those who have
"green" energy habits will win green dollars! DO IT IN THE DARK!
Questions/Suggestions? Contact Keisha Payson kpayson@bowdoin.edu.
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