Solar takes up too much space for much of this country, wind turbines are unsightly & noisy. I read an article in OMNI (anybody else remember that magazine) about 30 years ago about harnessing the power of the Gulf Stream with turbines. I still think that's an interesting idea once they overcome the "chum factor". For the East coast anyway.
There'll never be a one-size-fits-all solution to our energy needs. We need regional solutions.
It also irritates me to see all the new residential construction on newly clear-cut land and then the homebuyer wonders why the electric bill is $400/mo. Leave some of the damn trees for a change and see what a difference that makes! (If my bill exceeds $125, I freak out)
