Going Green Student Poster Showcase Getting Rid of Oil Ian Sinclair; Mr. Frykoda; SCS For a long time now we have used fossil fuel for our primary source of energy. With the realization that we have access to renewable energy sources like: Hydro power, Solar power, and Wind power. These can be alternative sources for energy, instead oil and coal. Our huge oil use for energy is causing excess CO2 emissions which is causing a negative impact on our environment. ABSTRACT Some of our most common and most known renewable energy sources are; Hydro Solar Wind With these renewable energy sources we have an alternative energy source to burning oil and coal. There can be more clean energy use and less CO2 emissions. METHODS -Manitoba receives about 2 billion terajoules from Solar energy. If only 1% was this energy was converted into electricity it would almost equal 200 times the annual output of all Hydroelectric dams in all Manitoba. -Manitoba’s average wind speed is 3-4.5m/s. There different wind turbines made to spin at different speeds. Wind energy is stronger in the south. Companies have a better chance of getting more energy from wind in the south. -Manitoba Hydro produces 4400 megawatts. -The majority of energy used for homes is Hydroelectricity (Mainly in the North). RESULTS Manitoba receives almost 2 billion terajoules a year. Manitoba has been using Hydroelectricity to supply energy for the majority of Manitoba and has shown a reduction in GHG emissions. Windmills is another alternative source for renewable energy. The Government of Manitoba is investing in more Windmills for more clean energy use.  These alternative sources of energy provide Manitoba not only with clean and renewable energy but also will lower the CO2 emissions produced from burning oil and coal. CONCLUSIONS REFERENCES XOF1 solar powered car. This Solar car is powered by 893 Solar cells and Solar Hat and Solar purses, can recharge your devices. Manitoba is ranked #1 Province in Canada for clean and renewable energy use. The Government of Manitoba has and is investing in alternative and renewable energy sources like Windmills, and heat pumps. Manitoba is also investing in more Solar energy use. Manitoba is working on replacing fossil fuel use with more renewable sources. Manitoba is making a more positive impact on the planet. Manitoba and Quebec have joined together to develop greener economies. They plan on producing more green (clean) energy. -Hydroelectricity, Wind electricity and solar electricity have huge potential not only for Manitoba but other parts of the world. Solar energy in Manitoba produces 2 billion terajoules alone. Hydroelectricity supplies 4400 megawatts to Manitoba, which is the majority of Manitoba. Wind electricity is the fastest sustained worldwide growth rates in excess of 20% annually. In July 2012 Canada had generated 5511 Mega Watts which is representing over 2% of the global installed capacity from Wind power. These results have huge potential for Manitoba and other countries. Areas to improve Even though Wind, Solar and Hydroelectricity are clean and reliable energy sources already, there are things to improve on. The price is an example, the prices for windmills, solar panels and hydro dams can be expensive. A 210 watt solar panel can cost over 425 dollars (according to ). And the most common commercially advertised windmills which are usually 2 MW cost from 3-4 dollars Million (according to turbines-cost ). Hydroelectricity dams can cost well over 100 million dollars. These prices can discourage people from trying them or simply they can’t afford them. Decreasing the prices on all of these could allow more people to convert to renewable energy. turbines-cost Uses There are several uses we can use renewable energy for. We can provide clean energy to homes, towns, cites, etc.. We can also have vehicles that run on renewable energy. There are cars in the world that run on Solar energy. Even though a Solar powered car exists they are not common, but the technology exists. There’s also day to day use for solar power, like; solar powered camera strap that powers your camera, Solar powered hat that can recharge your electronic device, plus lots more. We have access you clean energy and we are now taking advantage of it for more regular uses. Our fossil fuel use is making a negative impact on our earth. We need to make a change to help preserve our earth. These renewable energy sources are solutions for clean energy sources and a replacement to fossil fuel burning.