ANSO(4) — Energy
Just like Food, some form of Energy is needed in each community for cooking, and heating in cold climates.
The problem simplifies with a fixed population size and therefore a known number of houses requiring Energy.
For this exercise we will assume only the Basic Needs of cooking and heating for each house, and the other structures found in every NSV.
Depending on the location, Wood is, more often than not, readily available, is renewable, simple to grow, transport and then consume.
Bamboo or other fast growing trees found in cooler climates can easily supply the cooking needs of the Village and can do so within the Village perimeter.
A simple Biogas system, either Shared by the community, or smaller units set up for small groups of homes could be utilized as well.
In cooler/cold climates, additional non-arable land in close proximity to the Village will be necessary to supply the heating (and cooking) needs of the community when Wood is the sole Energy source.
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In summary, renewable Wood, with Biogas adding to, or replacing Wood, is a good strategy to meet the Energy needs of the community.
Depending on location, the use of Hydro- flowing water, Wave energy from a nearby Ocean or large Lake, and PV Solar, are other options, when the use of Electricity is considered. Of course, direct Solar water heating is an option wherever there is sufficient sunlight.
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