Powerful. Energy for Everyone
Description
In this documentary, green educator David Chernushenko explores where our energy comes from, who controls and profits from it, and what it would take to ensure a safe, sustainable energy future. Chernushenko's quest began after he discovered that his home's solar panels were producing more energy than he needed, but due to Ontario law, he wasn't allowed to sell or share that excess. Tackling the spin of the energy lobby and, equally, dispelling the myths of a "green utopia," Chernushenko visits places in Europe where renewable energy provides power, creates local jobs, and gets people active in building stronger communities-then tries to find out what's stopping North America from taking the same approach.
Runtime
52 min
Subjects
- Power resources (209)
- Environmental geography (78)
- Natural resources (402)
- Renewable energy sources (198)
- Energy conservation (87)
- Conservation of natural resources (540)
- Energy industries (55)
- Environmental policy (316)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2013], c2010
Database
Films on Demand
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