Pollution and clean energy

Humanity’s activities are causing widespread pollution. We consume energy when we drive, cook, watch TV and cool or heat our homes. Most of our energy is generated through polluting sources such as the burning of fossil fuels like natural gas and oil. This pollution has been linked to many environmental issues

Rising temperatures

Temperatures have increased by approximately 1.4°F since the early 20th Century. This may not seem like a huge change, but small changes in temperature correspond to enormous changes in the environment:
Increased extreme weather events such as heat waves, droughts, floods, hurricanes and severe storms.
Lowered agricultural productivity due to less favorable weather conditions, less available water, increased heat stress to plants and an increase in pest activity due to warmer temperatures.
Extinction of species that cannot adapt to rapidly changing the climate and environmental conditions.

Sea level rise

Since 1993, global sea levels have risen at a  rate of about 3.5 mm/year, leading to the loss of thousands of miles of shoreline and threatening a tenth of the world's population that live in low-lying areas.
Higher temperatures also lead to the melting of glaciers, which has caused rising ocean levels in both poles and forced the extinction of certain species.

Increased smog levels

Smog is high in several urban areas across North America and is growing rapidly in countries such as India and China. High concentrations of greenhouse gases are linked to air and water pollution, as well as global warming which contribute to flooding, habitat destruction, ecosystem disruption, the spread of infectious diseases, and water shortages.

The solar problem provides a clear solution

With solar power, most or all of your electricity consumption will be generated by renewable power sources which do not contribute to the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The more renewable energy we buy, the greener our electricity grid becomes. Green energy demand promotes the continued development of large scale green energy projects. Increased development helps to stimulate innovation and job growth in this sector of the economy. Large-scale solar powers hundreds of homes every day.

Incentives for individuals and businesses to install solar panels

Energy efficient practices (such as the use of energy efficient appliances) can result in long-term cost savings for households and businesses.
Promotes the development of domestic energy production.
Solar purchases may help reduce the amount of polluting sources that your community depends on for power. Greenhouse gas emission reduction projects help protect the air you breathe and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable environment.

Solar power is here to stay, and the sooner you explore how much you can save, the sooner you can enjoy the benefits of residential solar power. Go to HahaSmart.com and try our price checker tool. It tells you how much solar power you need, and how much you can save.

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