Creating “green-collar” jobs is a major component of President Obama’s energy and economic strategy. Opportunities for achieving realistic goals should certainly be pursued.
“Smart meters” and better insulation reduce energy expenditures, and quickly pay back investments. Better sequencing of traffic lights speeds commuters to workplaces, saves gasoline, cuts pollution, and reduces accidents. Telecommuting also saves energy.
Energy-efficient computers and servers mean big savings in power-hungry data centers that facilitate banking, Internet searches, mo....