From Forbes Special Energy issue 8 December 2008

“I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that.”       -Thomas Edison

“Mandating energy standards for new buildings should be done – now. Congress has asked the Department of Energy to develop the codes so that they can do unto new construction what has been done unto old gas-guzzling autos. Building coeds now exist with varied emphasis on electrical installations, on fire-proofing and the like. New standards should be swiftly applied so that the emphasis is no energy conversation. Let’s get on with it.”    -Malcolm Forbes (1979)