Energy Crisis Averted!

Stupidity visits corporate America…yet again

We are all aware of the energy crisis affecting the great state of California. Let me tell you what the brilliant people who own the building I work in are doing to contribute to this dire situation. First let me set the scene for you, dear reader. I work in a 13 story office building in the heart of the impossibly hot San Fernando Valley. There are medium to large offices on the perimeter of the building with nice window views while the center of the floors are taken up with cubicles of workers, kitchens, copying areas, and conference rooms.

What has the management of my building chosen to do to help avert the rolling blackouts that are affecting so many of us (strangely enough I experienced one last night at my apartment complex-why do they always strike residential areas instead of the industrial center….hmmm, safety and security, perhaps. Hospitals are a gimmee, but then again, they have their own generators, so please do not lecture to me on why rolling blackouts are not applicable to one and all.)? No, they are not turning down the air conditioning. Not one bit. If anything it is colder then ever inside. Ironically people at most of their cubicles are using their heaters (more energy being used!). The geniuses here have turned down the lighting in all of the bathrooms. Hmmm…I wonder how much energy saving that is promoting. Do I sound unimpressed?

Seriously, people, how bad does the energy/oil situation in this country have to be before we change our ways? No, I do not drive a hybrid, but that is because I frequently drive long distances and these cars are not manufactured to last (remember electric cars? You can see why I am waiting for a “next generation” of hybrid to invest in this technology. Okay, okay, I'll get off my soapbox already.