In our daily lives, energy is the vital force powering homes, transportation, and industries. The escalating threat of conventional energy sources to the environment demands an urgent shift to clean energy. This imperative, driven by goals such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving public health, and creating economic opportunities, stems from the environmental toll of fossil fuels. Energy consumption directly impacts the planet's health, making the transition to clean energy crucial. It involves not just adopting renewable sources but a holistic shift in consumption and production efficiency. Embracing energy-efficient technologies, from appliances to smart home systems, contributes to a sustainable future.
The urgency to address both consumption and production is underscored by immediate climate change consequences. Experts emphasize a critical juncture, urging a swift transition to adapt to existing changes. Progress has been slow, with the U.S. Department of Energy projecting 80% clean electricity by 2030, shy of the 100% goal by 2035. To achieve this, reliance on fossil fuels must end, and investments in clean, accessible, affordable, sustainable, and reliable energy sources are crucial. The clean energy imperative unfolds in everyday choices, emphasizing individual actions in consumption and production as integral to the larger narrative of change.
Join Bernice Butler and Emily Beagle from the Webber Energy Group at UT Austin and Rana Adib with the Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century as they unpack and explore a holistic approach to energy for our everyday lives.