As we come into this weekend to celebrate Independence Day let’s all think about what so many individuals did to give us the freedoms we all enjoy.

Let us also use this occasion to think (and act) about what we all need to do in order to move us towards Energy Independence by implementing clean, renewable energy and lessen our dependence on our fossil fuel addiction. This is a freedom that can not be taken for granted.

The gulf coast oil spill should be teaching every one of us that our current energy strategy is not sustainable – just ask all the folks in the gulf coast as they sit and watch their Independence continue to erode.

Have a safe and Happy 4th of July.