Future of Energy

My friend included discussion of children the future of energy use and future availability, and here is my specific response to this issue:

On the particular issue of energy, everyone wants to provide energy that is inexpensive and not damaging the earth. We are approaching the ability to attain efficient and effective use of renewable, non-polluting energy, but we ARE NOT there yet. The debate is how do we get there. In my opinion, we are still in need of a transition from carbon-based to renewable energy. And just as important, we need to become self-sufficient. While we transition, we must become self-sufficient and remain self-sufficient.

And again, it is not the responsibility of the government to make these changes but the responsibility of the American people and free enterprise. As consumers demand more renewable energy use, the producers will develop and provide those products and services.