The
Future Is Now: Hudson Valley Clean Energy
by
Ross Rice
...Gazing
at the warehouse as we walk to the car, in full view or the solar
array, I ask Wright if mass withdrawal, using this technology, from
the pollution-generating Grid is the answer, and he demurs. “There
are lots of answers: wind, solar, geothermal, hydro, bio-diesel,
ethanol….all better than coal and petroleum. Why not do a
massive deployment of solar? It’s doable now. We shouldn’t
even be entertaining [building these new plants] . . . coal shouldn’t
be an option anymore.” Though in the short term coal from
lopped-off mountaintops in West Virginia seems like a cost-effective
way to power the Eastern Seaboard, it’s clear to anyone who
can see the smog that there will be long-term repercussions. Wright
and Irish have the right idea…it’s not just a technology
they’re trying to sell, but a way of living we can all live
with.
Hudson
Valley Clean Energy plans two open houses, dates to be announced,
to unveil the new warehouse to local politicians, media, and the
general public. Those interested in exploring clean energy possibilities
can contact them at 845.876.3767.
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