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Switching energy

Okay kiddo, so you know how we use energy in our house to turn on the lights, watch TV, and charge our phones? Well, that energy has to come from somewhere, and it usually comes from power plants. Sometimes these power plants use things like coal, natural gas, or oil to make electricity, which can be bad for the environment.

That's where "switching energy" comes in. It means that instead of getting our energy from power plants that use dirty fuels, we switch to using power that comes from clean and renewable sources like the sun, wind, or water. This is much better for the environment and helps us reduce our carbon footprint.

So how do we switch to using clean energy? One way is to use solar panels on our roof or wind turbines in our backyard to generate our own electricity. Another way is to sign up with an energy provider that offers renewable energy options, so that the electricity we use comes from sustainable sources.

By switching to clean energy, we can help protect the planet and make it a better place to live for all of us.
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