Closer to home
By Robert Alcott Washington
I write in response to last week's greener than usual issue, and the insightful editorial "Thinking about our energy needs" urging the much needed change in policy of our Country's use of energy.
Perhaps the writer would be advised to look a little closer to home.
If they gave prizes in Virginia for Wasted Energy, I would humbly suggest that "The Town of Little Washington" would win hands down.
The blatant daylight use of illumination in downtown Washington, particularly by the Inn, which seems to own most of the town, and the few surrounding businesses is a disgrace!
The Health Department can often be seen burning lights all weekend, and the apartments above it are illuminated by a single light bulb which to my knowledge has never been switched off in the four years I have been here
The Farmers Co-op is another HUGE offender and has had this drawn to its attention many times, yet still burns dozens of lights 24/7.
Shouldn't these be the leaders in conservation in our community?
Does downtown Washington have to look like tinsel town 24/7 ?
A National Conservation Initiative begins with each of us changing the mindless use of energy in our DAILY lives.
Robert Alcott
Washington