Random Thoughts of Chris Tilley

In looking around the web for global warming stories I came across a number regarding Al Gore's house, its size and its energy consumption.

First of all I am Canadian. So while I have an interest in US politics I have no vote. Second I am conservative by Canadian standards. Which is not quite as conservative as some of the websites I visited. Third I do see global warming as a real threat and that changes must be made. Finally I'm a capitalist. I believe that there is a lot of money to made in coming up with solutions. Everything from solar and wind power to more extreme ideas like bio-reactors and the solar tower. Some will prosper and some will fail, survival of the fittest.

I find it humorous that his house uses so much energy. Obviously the easiest solution for him to reduce his carbon output would be to downsize his house. Since that isn't likely to happen I would like to see what improvements he makes to the house. A news article on FOXnews reports some of the changes. Specifically I would like to know the cost of these improvements, his savings in dollars or ROI, and his savings in carbon.

Personally I like his involvement in the Virgin Earth Challenge. I see the offering of private money for solutions to problems as capitalism at its finest. I bet that Branson has ideas on how to take these ideas and capitalize on them.