Now that California is in a crunch because of the irresponsible decision to deregulate the electric companies, everyone is looking for the quick fix with the dollar bill at hand. If only consequences were so easily quelled. This requires us to think more seriously about alternatives to costly mini power plants that may take too long to construct. Before electricity, pioneers really did put in 98 percent. Other energy sources include water.
Water wheels provide mechanical energy, while hydraulic turbines are used to generate electricity.
Water is a source that can be reused and not used up. The wind turbines are also energy producers and work much like the water ones. Solar energy has been experimented with in numerous ways. In Montebello they use the solar screens to light their bus stops at night. Using bacteria manure is turned into fertilizer and methane, which can be burned in gas-powered electrical generators, easing costs of electricity use.