Learn About Green Energy - Corpus Christi Electric

• What iss Corpus Christi Electric?

  It is the energy of the sun, rain, tides, wind, waves, and heat, amongst other things. Clean energy is alsoknown as renewable energy which means they can be used repeatedly since they are naturally replenished. These sources of energy do not produce greenhouse gases during production. Therefore, they are called clean sources of energy.

• What is Solar Energy?

  We can use the energy from the sun in many ways and convert it into electricity. Solar technologies are advancing quickly and becoming more inexpensive - helping to give more homes and businesses access to affordable, clean energy.

• What is Hydropower?

  Wave, tides, ocean thermals and $owing rivers all have energy that we can use. Water power is a great clean energy source that is very consistent and even a slow stream can give out a lot of energy.

• What is Wind Energy?

  power obtained by harnessing the energy of the wind. Wind power is clean, free, plentiful, renewable, readily available, and produces no greenhouse gas. Humans have been using the power of the wind for centuries. Windmills have been used to mill wheat and pump water. These days we use wind turbines to capture the wind’s energy and convert it to electricity.