Ronald Brownstein, columnist in the Los Angeles Times has a piece contrasting the energy strategies of California and President Bush.
California's Energy Strategy Holds Lessons for Bush
April 23, 2006
President Bush could discover something important if he puts down his
talking points long enough during his trip to California
this weekend. Bush is using the visit to tout his energy policies; but
the country would be better served if he took the time to learn
from the state's energy strategy, which is emerging as an integrated
alternative to the president's incomplete plan. (link)
The San Jose Mercury News up in the Silicon Valley has a piece about Microsoft's Mountain View campus and their use of solar energy. A 480-kilowatt solar panel system will provide 15 % of Microsoft's power needs. This author applauds Microsoft's use of solar energy at their Moutain View campus and hopes many more companies will follow their example.
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