Powerdown California
California must choose to consciously powerdown. The sooner we deal with energy descent, the better our future.
We create 81% of our own electricity, 42% of our own petroleum, and 16% of our own natural gas. These numbers are not insurmountable obstacles.
Massive efficiency measures, research and implementation of alternative sources is imperative.
We are facing the twin dangers of unreliable energy imports and an inept federal apparatus. A statewide powerdown plan including Oregon and Washington is desperately needed. Together we have the ability to create a sustainable "steady-state" economy, but the culture must change first. We must choose to do this, or circumstances will compel it.
If plans are implemented sooner we may even be able to integrate Southern California.
What would a plan entail?
A combination of decentralized power generation incentives, large scale innovative public transport solutions, crash courses on efficiency and environmental awareness. And most importantly a phased process of vehicle use reduction. This is of course asking alot. Yet a look at our alternatives reveals a horrible fate. We will hang ourselves from the rope of our own creation.
We create 81% of our own electricity, 42% of our own petroleum, and 16% of our own natural gas. These numbers are not insurmountable obstacles.
Massive efficiency measures, research and implementation of alternative sources is imperative.
We are facing the twin dangers of unreliable energy imports and an inept federal apparatus. A statewide powerdown plan including Oregon and Washington is desperately needed. Together we have the ability to create a sustainable "steady-state" economy, but the culture must change first. We must choose to do this, or circumstances will compel it.
If plans are implemented sooner we may even be able to integrate Southern California.
What would a plan entail?
A combination of decentralized power generation incentives, large scale innovative public transport solutions, crash courses on efficiency and environmental awareness. And most importantly a phased process of vehicle use reduction. This is of course asking alot. Yet a look at our alternatives reveals a horrible fate. We will hang ourselves from the rope of our own creation.
posted by pjack | 11:24 AM
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