The more you know about renewable energy, the better you'll understand projects that harness renewable energy in your own neighborhood. This is important, because not all projects that are touted as "renewable energy" are necessarily green or good for your community. While I fully believe that we need to move quickly toward using alternative sources of energy, I also fully support examining proposals in your community carefully and understanding the effects that they may have on your life and the environment around you.

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