Renewable Energy Options

BP’s oil spill in the Gulf may make you wonder about renewable energy options. How can clean energy become a viable option for consumers? One organization has taken the bull by the horns and developed the Renewable Energy Atlas, a user friendly web based application that locates renewable energy sources within the state of Vermont. Consumers can bypass or work directly with utility companies and purchase clean energy from the source. Opportunities exist to expand the application geographically. Imagine an atlas of the United States locating every available renewable energy source. Electricity cooperatives could develop specifically for renewable energy sources or just to build grid tie-ins to serve specific communities or manufacturers; the most suitable energy source efficiently tailored to demand load, the possibilities are endless.