Ten years ago I was driving the most fuel efficient car I could find. I still have it. Since then I’ve test driven hybrids, biodiesel, electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The moment a practical model comes out I will buy one.Text from DJCline.com
Straight electric cars makes the most sense because most houses have electricity. Put solar panels on the roof to charge it. Which leads to the whole idea of self-sufficiency. If a wind storm knocks out utility power to your house, having solar cells means less disruption. Text from DJCline.com
Elsewhere at home I have replaced all the old incandescent bulbs in the house with compact fluorescents. I will soon replace them with even more efficient LEDs. I have a smart meter that gives me feedback on my usage. One low tech old school solution for saving energy is to use a clothesline. Text from DJCline.com
I use a hand-cranked radio and would love the equivalent for cameras, cell phones and computers. I use laptops so I’ve stopped using separate uninterrupted power supplies and CRTs. Just unplugging things can dramatically reduce your electric bills. Power strips now sit on top of tables instead of underneath them. Text from DJCline.com
The nature of my work still requires travel but I try to telecommute as much as possible. I try to take public transportation whenever I can. I cover a lot of clean energy events and encourage investment in new technologies. Text from DJCline.com
I expect bigger breakthroughs as energy demand increases and existing supplies become more expensive. Expect to pay more for energy. Text from DJCline.com
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