I was talking to one of my colleagues about the United States energy policy and our ability to act locally to solve global problems. Being a native of India, she related stories about how the India people would implement new ideas to save their natural resources and reduce their dependency on foreign oil. She talked about water conversation techniques, how to save electricity, and how important it is to have a creative and forward thinking energy policy. In India, allot of new construction projects are using solar power as a alternative energy source. This policy is the norm, not the exception.
She opened my eyes to how fortunate we are in the United States. How we always have running water, electricity at our finger tips, and a energy infrastructure that is second to none. For most of us, we do not have to walk miles for water, use candles for light, take a bath with only a bucket of water, or worry about how to heat our homes. In Forks Township, we are very lucky.
As you may have read in a previous blogs, I was very excited about the Crayola proposal to install an solar power array at it's Church Lane headquarters. The solar array will use about 15 acres of land and Crayola will use about 20% of the power generated. The remaining power not consume by Crayola will be returned to the power grid.
On a 7 to 0 vote, the Forks Township Planning Commission approved the combined preliminary/final development plan. I was honored and proud to cast a "yes" vote for this wonderful and worthwhile project. I am hoping, this will be one of many "yes" votes that I cast to implement new green initiatives throughout our township.
Yes, we can act locally to solve Global problems!
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