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Alternative Energy

__What is alternative energy?__
Alternative energy is any kind of energy that is not from a fossil fuel. They are also reuseable, unlike fossil fuels.

__What is hydropower?__
When water moves, it spins the turbines which are copnnected to a generator which produces energy. They don't have to be in a large dam, they can just be in a place where there is flowing water such as a river or a canal.

__What is solar power?__
Solar panels can be used for generating electricity and even making water hot. They also reduce the energy cost for homeowners and commercial companies while adding to their green commitments.

__What is wind power?__
Wind power is much more environmentally friendly than coal and other fossil fuels because it doesn't let off greenhouse gases.

__What is nuclear power?__
Nuclear energy is when you split an uranium atom and that releases energy which creates steam which spin turbinhes that are connected to generator whichg makes electricity. Nuclear power makes up about 20% of the U.S. electricity production.

If you want to learn more about each different kind of energy, then click on one of the links below.
Hydropower Solar Power Wind power Nuclear Power

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