Talk about disappointing, Colorado is like number 2 out of the 50 states for the most renewable energy resources. Lots of hydro, wind, and most of all, solar. But hey, were like number 49 when it comes to using them. It's kinda unnerving to be talking about renewable energy when my view of pikes peak becomes every more cloudier with smog. I see the big old coal fire spewing out smoke downtown. It takes two trainloads of coal a day to power Colorado Springs (150-200 cars). Pop. 400,000
Even more disgusting! I live in a neighborhood with "covenances". They won't let me put up a wind genny because it's unsightly. But worst of all, they absolutly refuse to let me put up any solar on my roof! ARRRGH!!!! Don't you think they have gone too far when you have to sneak up little panels at a time on your roof? And hide them from the neighbors. (and do it at night so noone sees you.)
It's sad really.
In my adventures in Holland, I gained a new respect for the rest of the world and their action to switch over to renewable resources. Makes us American's look selfish. I hope we gain a perspective of thinking outside the small borders of our country, and deal with issues that effect the world and not just us. Let's just hope we don't learn the hard way, and get caught with our pants down.
-Andrew
