During periods of bad economic times, it is easy for the majority of people to gravitate to a negative mindset and believe that the current situation will be never ending. History shows us that the economy of this country and the world, before this country existed, has always been cyclical. Some of those cycles have had deeper lows and higher highs than others and we are definitely in one of the deeper troughs, now. But, so far, history has always repeated itself. We can be optimistic that history will, indeed, repeat itself. Until it does, we can focus on some of the positive things that are happening, even during the recession.
Locally, just last week, a 2.2-megawatt solar power system was completed right here in Lake County. County Supervisor Denise Rushing said during the dedication ceremony, “This is the largest public solar installation in the state of California, third largest in the western U.S.” She went on to say, “This project is a symbol of a very hopeful future, one in which we as a people are connected with the cycles of the Sun and the landscape and one in which we basically live on current solar income.”
It is fitting for Lake County to be a leader in solar power generation. Lake County has always been a place where the environment has mattered to many. From caring for the ancient lake that is a vital part of the Lake County economy to the large variety of agricultural products that are raised here by environmentally conscious growers, the movement into a statewide leader in the usage of solar power just makes sense.
According to Mark Dellinger, Lake County Special Districts Director, not only is the new system “green,” but will create a taxpayer savings of $1.6 to $5 million over the next 20 years.
This truly is “a symbol of a hopeful future” and at a time when positive symbols are few and far between, here is one that we residents of Lake County can appreciate. Thanks to those who were involved in making this happen.
