Why is it so hard to get people to switch to renewable energy?
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Renewable energy at home – such as solar panels on the roof – can help save energy costs but also reduce a little our impact on the environment in terms of climate change. With such a win-win solution, why are we not all making the switch, asks Emily Folk.
Renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly more easily available every year. The clean energy revolution could not be timelier – with the effects of global climate change and our planet’s resource scarcity coming into full view.
Despite the confluence of these forces – green energy technology and a heightened public perception of climate change – the movement toward personal renewable energy sources has been sluggish. People are still wary of making the switch. Why is this?
There are a few primary obstacles consumers face when making the green transition. This article will explore a few of the most challenging ones.
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The assumption for many would-be green energy converts is that the initial price ceiling is...
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