The need for energy is very concerning. The pre-industrial world was an agricultural world and required horses, mules, oxen and man power. Gas (and then kerosene and electric) lights; coal (replaced wood in trains, homes and factories); horseless carriages; and finally steel allowing the building of skyscrapers helped to usher in the industrial developed world. Henry Ford didn’t invent the automobile nor the assembly line, but he did double the wages of assembly line workers; and thereby stabilized the work force. Ford was interested in cars for the multitudes, not just for the rich people. He wanted his employees to be able to afford a Ford. Ford’s car could run on alcohol or gasoline or a mixture of the two; but Washington D.C. is now, so heavily lobbied by the gasoline companies that only grassroots

citizens will be able to change the direction back to alcohol or other alternatives.
Farming is hard work; many people moved to the cities for easier work, more pay, more comfort and more entertainment. The Amish have not adopted the industrialized conveniences of U.S. city life; and perhaps the Amish are better stewards of the Earth. With the Amish, God comes first; families and farms come second. They believe that worldliness will keep them from being close to God: no radios, telephones, cameras, or computers. Photographs are forbidden as making graven images (Second Commandment, Exodus, 20.4.) Amish worship services are held every other week in a member’s home. Socializing is an important

part of Amish life. But, If you’re not Amish, the Arcadia Power can link up with your current utility to ensure that 100% of your usage is covered by clean, renewable wind power (yes, it kills some birds). Geo-thermal or solar energy are also good possibilities; but here's a case of solar energy that went bad. A few years ago, many Gainesville, Florida, residents invested in home solar installations because Gainesville Regional Utilities offered to buy any of the home owners extra energy. Then, when the homeowners were providing so much extra energy -- GRU quit buying the homeowners' extra energy. Now, there are several solar co-ops in Florida; and solar continues to grow in popularity.