States leading the way with alt-energy mandates

Clark has been greatly impressed with the efforts of individual states in creating energy independence and using alternative energies.

Colorado has been a real beacon. Several years ago, it citizens got a resolution passed that required 1 out of every 10 kilowatts of energy to come from renewable sources.

The utilities fought the measure hard at first. But now they've changed their tune. One power company reached its mandate 8 years ahead of schedule. The Washington Post reports that they're even offering to double the production of renewable-sourced energy!

California, meanwhile, has 2 humongous solar power plants being built in the desert. They both will use different solar technologies to generate transmittable power.

When it comes to wind power, Colorado and noted Big Oil state Oklahoma are both leading the charge. In Oklahoma, they're using windmills that rotate when they sense the direction of the wind.