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media type="youtube" key="Y0KXkdihZWA&hl=en" height="355" width="425" To watch Video, increase the volume up :] **__How to Save Energy__** Energy means the ability or the capacity to do work. Energy is an important source that keeps the world running. Gas, human body systems, hydrogen, and solar power could be some examples of energy. We need energy to do everything. Without energy, we wouldn’t have lights, hot water, and heat in our lives, which would be very uncomfortable. You can also get energy from fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are a non-renewable source of energy. They are hydrocarbons such as coal, oil, and natural gas. They are burnt to release energy in form of heat. The three types of fossil fuels are: coal, petroleum, and natural gas. Coal is made from dead animals and leaves and it is a solid fuel of plan origin. Petroleum is formed underwater by decomposition of marine organisms. Natural gas contains valuable organic elements. All forms of energy are divided into two groups--renewable (an energy source that can be replenished in a short period of time) and non-renewable energy(cannot be recreate after using it up). People now days, seems to be wasting energy. Energy is very valuable to us. People needs to know how important energy is, so we provided you important information on how you can save energy. **There are a lot of ways to save energy and help the world. First, you could get into a daily habit of saving energy. Some ways are to:** Saving energy is good for you, because first of all, you are helping the world, and you are also saving your money by saving energy. **__Solar energy__** Solar energy is the energy from the sun in the form of heat and light. It is a renewable resource that is friendly to the environment. Solar energy is available about everywhere on earth, unlike fossil fuels and this source is free. It can be used in many ways like to provide heat, lighing, mechnical power and elecricity.Solar energy is non-polluting. This is a big advantage over oil because the burning of oil releases carbon dioxide and other greehouse gases into the air. There are also disadvantages of solar energy. For example, solar cells/panels can be very expensive. Also, solar power cannot be used at night.
 * Take a faster shower.
 * Turn off water when not needed.
 * Always turn your computer/ TV off while not using.
 * Pull out any cords that aren’t used.
 * Turn lights off when bright outside.
 * Turn lights off when people aren’t home.
 * Don’t leave the stove on.
 * Wear warm clothing when cold.
 * Don’t turn the heater on everywhere.
 * Avoid disposal batteries.
 * Let your clothes dry naturally.