By David Horst.. David Horst writes a biweekly column on nature. E-mail him at sandhill@focol.org.
Federal tax incentives for alternative energy are back and utilities are offering rebates to cover some of the costs. They are required, after a long-fought battle, to pay the same rate for excess energy your wind turbine or solar collectors put into the grid as what they charge for energy you buy from them.
Renewable energy can no longer be considered fringe technology. It is a peace movement. The more we develop alternative sources, the less we rely on foreign oil and the less chance we'll have to send more young men and women to countries that have large reserves of oil, but no civil stability. It's not about sticking it to "The Man" anymore, it's downright patriotic.
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