We Renewable Energy People….

It’s common for me to hear people say things like, “Boy, you renewable energy people sure are taking it on the chin.” Of course, it’s true that the whole clean energy initiative is under attack from the traditional energy industry; the oil and coal folks are spending a fortune through their PR firms and lobbyists to discredit all alternatives, thus necessitating sites like EnergyFactCheck.org. 

But what amuses me about the quote above is the phrase “you renewable energy people.” I don’t feel that I’m part of a small group; I feel that I’m part of humanity, working hard to make sure that it’s still here in 50 – 100 years.

At the risk of sounding weird, whenever I hear “you renewable energy people” I automatically start mentally singing the old Beatles’ tune “I Am The Walrus” that begins…

I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together.