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The Energy Future
The Cape
& Islands region, like much of the rest of the world, has a
growing appetite for energy. Renewable energy resources are
more abundant here than elsewhere in Massachusetts and throughout
New England. By conserving energy, using energy more efficiently,
and tapping local renewables, local communities and consumers
can meet a growing portion of their energy needs.
A cleaner
and green "Energy Future" promises to alleviate the adverse
impacts of energy supply and use on local communities while
improving quality of life and steering economic development
in sustainable directions.
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the links below for more detail :
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Alternative Futures:
This section weighs the potential risks of continued reliance
on fossil fuels against the possible rewards of a cleaner
and green energy future for Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard,
and Nantucket.
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Green Visions: This section
characterizes current projects, programs, and activities
that foreshadow a cleaner and green energy future.
Photo Source: Toni Powicki
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Green electrons generated by photovoltaic panels during
the day are liberated by battery banks during the night
to power an outdoor lighting system at the Waquoit Bay
National Estuarine Research Reserve (WBNERR). This sustainable,
off-grid solution is meeting WBNERR's energy needs while
reducing its reliance on the dirty "system power" coursing
through overhead distribution lines.
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Updated 09.16.07
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