Green Collar Machines' Founder Talks About Renewable Energy

My colleague Trevor Parker is one of the founders of a company soon to be called Green Collar Machines. The company has a unique business plan that defines the micro assembly and distribution of a patented compact electric tractor that comes  available with a variety of accessories for mowing lawns, plowing snow, etc. It’s a good reminder of the fact that very few aspects of our lives will remain untouched by the migration to renewable energy and electric transportation.

Perhaps the most newsworthy aspect of Green Collar Machines is the enormous help they have received from the state of New York and the local governments in Buffalo and Niagara. “We’re extremely grateful,” Parker says. “A lot of Americans—especially from within the GOP—question the validity of the stimulus package. But it’s not a handout. They have huge unemployment, and we have jobs. It’s a true win-win.”

“Do you want to talk about energy independence?” Parker continues. “The most independent you can be is living off the grid. Lots of folks up here are on micro-wind. The green sector is no longer tree huggers and granola eaters; it’s mainstream. It’s the single most important phenomenon occurring in our economy – and in our society at large.”

PS: Here’s a graphical depiction or “infographic” of the history of renewable energy.