I would volunteer for such a committee.. I am a retired architect and University Prof.. Ph.D was in architecture focused on building energy use modeling.. from Texas A&M.. I have design many passive solar homes .. The energy push that I see in Iowa is a head long push for production... without addressing the demand side of the equation.. in autos or buildings... I lived in OK for 20 yrs and saw what the oil production mentality could do... Iowan greed is not very different.. There needs to be more synergism in the location of ethanol plants and Hog confinement facilities ..The legislature should look at the California model of adopting energy efficiency standards that mean something.. Ken ----- Original Message ----- From: Wally Taylor<mailto:[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 8:46 AM Subject: Sierra Club energy committee The Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club is forming a committee of Chapter members who are interested in energy issues. We want to propose and work to adopt policies that will ensure environmentally sound responses to the issues of energy production, use, and conservation. These proposals will be presented to state and national legislators, and administrative decision makers. There is no question that everyone now sees the importance of planning our energy future. The Sierra Club must take the lead in making sure this future is one that protects the environment. If you would like to be a member of this important committee please contact me. Wally Taylor 2200 S. 31st St. Marion, Iowa 52302 319-377-2842 (home) 319-366-2428 (work) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To unsubsribe from the IOWA-TOPICS list, send any message to: [log in to unmask] Check out our Listserv Lists support site for more information: http://www.sierraclub.org/lists/faq.asp Sign up to receive Sierra Club Insider, the flagship e-newsletter. Sent out twice a month, it features the Club's latest news and activities. Subscribe and view recent editions at http://www.sierraclub.org/insider/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To unsubscribe from the IOWA-TOPICS list, send any message to: [log in to unmask] Check out our Listserv Lists support site for more information: http://www.sierraclub.org/lists/faq.asp