My story is a simple one. I have been driving hybrid cars (I'm on my second Honda Civic Hybrid) since 2003, and I purchase my heating oil from a local supplier of "BioHeat," a blend that contains about 5% biodiesel. I bought my first hybrid not only to save money on fuel, but to reduce my personal environmental footprint, promote the technology, and send the message that at least some of us out here are willing to pay a little more for environmentally sound products and services. If each of us, as consumers, would take more responsibility for the environmental, economic and political consequences of our purchasing and lifestyle decisions, the transition to a truly "clean energy economy" would begin in a hurry.
