During this meeting I will talk with my fellow homeowners about the energy and efficiency debate in our community. Conserving energy is important because our world is heavily dependent on the use of non-renewable energy resources. Once these resources are exhausted, we will have to rely on alternatives. Instead of depleting the Earth of its natural resources, we can end it now, or at least slow it down. A more immediate solution to using alternatives is to conserve the energy we use by using less of it to carry out daily tasks. In addition to saving energy, energy efficiency is a key step we can take. With technological breakthroughs come energy efficiency innovations such as vehicles with higher miles per gallon or MPG, lower wattage light bulbs, and high-efficiency washers and dryers that use less water, detergent, and electricity (Berg & Hager, 2007). Energy savings and efficiency not only help the environment but also your wallet. There are two types of energy: non-renewable and renewable. Non-renewable energy is obtained from sources such as oil, coal and natural gas. These sources come from Earth and do not replenish fast enough for the world to rely on them forever (World Wildlife Fund, 2010). Renewable energy is obtained from sources that cannot be exhausted, such as wind or sun, minimizing environmental impact (NADA, 2010). There are many ways we as consumers can save energy. One cheap and easy way to do is to replace all your light bulbs with low-wattage, energy-efficient bulbs that can be purchased anywhere regular light bulbs are sold (Gordon, How to Go Green: Lighting, 2010). Another more expensive change people can make to save energy is... middle of paper......een.discovery.com/go-green/green-lighting/?campaign=TH_sbr_htggMPGFacts. (2010). 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS - MPG and detailed vehicle information. Retrieved February 27, 2010, from MPGFacts: http://www.mpgfacts.com/?did=476&year=2010NADA. (2010). Green glossary. Retrieved February 27, 2010, from the National Automobile Dealers Association: http://www.nada.org/green/getinvolved/glossary/Recovery.gov. (2010). Overview of federal tax cuts to create and support "green energy" initiatives. Retrieved February 27, 2010, from Recovery.gov: http://recovery.vermont.gov/green_energyRichard, M. G. (2010). How to go green: hybrid cars. Retrieved February 27, 2010, from Planet Green: http://planetgreen.discovery.com/go-green/hybrid-cars/World Wildlife Fund. (2010). Climate glossary. Retrieved February 27, 2010, from WWF: http://www.worldwildlife.org/climate/curriculum/item5957.html