Exam 23: Sustainable Energy for Stationary Sources- Fueled by the Sun: a Small Island Makes Big Strides in Renewable Energy- Sustainable Living in Community

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What is needed in order for a community like Samsø to switch to a greener lifestyle?

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Most important is the buy-in and commitment of the citizens. If they do not want to do it and have a vested or a monetary interest in less-green alternatives, then the project will fail. Samsø was lucky to have an islander interested enough to visit the residents and champion the project. It wouldn't have worked nearly as well if an outsider had tried to take over. But it is also important to have resources. For example, if a community is not located in an area that receives much wind, then that technology is not viable. A community in the northern latitudes or other region with little solar radiation would not find solar energy technologies feasible. And finally, the community must have the money to commit to the project. Renewable energy technologies are not cheap to build. Samsø was fortunate enough to win the contest put forth by the Danish government and also to be a prosperous community in itself.

One of the main reasons why Samsø was able to convert fully to renewable energy sources is because of______________.

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What is "Energy Star?"

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What is the relationship between the wind turbines and the automobiles used on Samsø?

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Table 23.2. -Refer to Table 23.2. What does "payback time" mean in terms of conservation of energy?

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A sustainable energy source has which of the following characteristics?

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According to energy advisors, what produces the "greenest" kilowatt of electricity?

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Switching from incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescents (CFL) provides a twofold benefit during the summer. Why?

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Infographic 23.1 -Infographic 23.1 describes the worldwide production of renewable energy by source in 2013. The best all-around source of renewable energy is ____________________.

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_____________________ energy is renewable and has a low environmental impact.

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________________ energy is the heat stored underground, contained in either rocks or fluids.

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___________________ energy is replenished over short time scales or is perpetually available.

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Turning off lights when you leave a room or switching to CFL or LED lighting is an effective conservation method because lighting usually accounts for ___________ of average home electrical costs.

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Which of the following electricity energy sources is least expensive for the consumer?

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What do energy advisors mean by the phrase "the greenest kilowatt is the one you never use?"

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Choose the energy source that is most renewable.

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The people of Samsø discovered the best way to achieve energy independence is to??____.

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Infographic 23.7. -Refer to Infographic 23.7. What two methods do the citizens of Samsø use to heat their water in an environmentally friendly manner?

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Which renewable energy source has the greatest environmental footprint?

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Which of the following choices are involved in wind turbine technology?

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Exam 23: Sustainable Energy for Stationary Sources- Fueled by the Sun: a Small Island Makes Big Strides in Renewable Energy- Sustainable Living in Community

What is needed in order for a community like Samsø to switch to a greener lifestyle?

One of the main reasons why Samsø was able to convert fully to renewable energy sources is because of______________.

What is "Energy Star?"

What is the relationship between the wind turbines and the automobiles used on Samsø?

Table 23.2. -Refer to Table 23.2. What does "payback time" mean in terms of conservation of energy?

A sustainable energy source has which of the following characteristics?

According to energy advisors, what produces the "greenest" kilowatt of electricity?

Switching from incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescents (CFL) provides a twofold benefit during the summer. Why?

Infographic 23.1 -Infographic 23.1 describes the worldwide production of renewable energy by source in 2013. The best all-around source of renewable energy is ____________________.

_____________________ energy is renewable and has a low environmental impact.

________________ energy is the heat stored underground, contained in either rocks or fluids.

___________________ energy is replenished over short time scales or is perpetually available.

Turning off lights when you leave a room or switching to CFL or LED lighting is an effective conservation method because lighting usually accounts for ___________ of average home electrical costs.

Which of the following electricity energy sources is least expensive for the consumer?

What do energy advisors mean by the phrase "the greenest kilowatt is the one you never use?"

Choose the energy source that is most renewable.

The people of Samsø discovered the best way to achieve energy independence is to____??________.

Infographic 23.7. -Refer to Infographic 23.7. What two methods do the citizens of Samsø use to heat their water in an environmentally friendly manner?

Which renewable energy source has the greatest environmental footprint?

Which of the following choices are involved in wind turbine technology?

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