Vincent Barnes

The Alliance to Save Energy released at the end of 2023 "Demand is the New Supply - Affordable Grid Stability through Demand-Side Solutions," which identified the critical importance of active energy efficiency solutions in the residential built environment, if the U.S. is to achieve a reliable, affordable, and equitable energy transition. The paper was introduced as part of a panel discussion at COP 28, moderated by Alliance President, Paula Glover.

I told the young man that I was deeply worried about our country. He quipped, “I was until January 20th.” ON a recent evening, a teenage boy knocked on the door to inform me that my American flag was flying upside down. His little brother, straddling his bike in the driveway, looked on as his big brother demonstrated what it means to have the courage of one’s convictions. I informed the young man that I had hung the flag upside down on purpose.

I don’t think I-1491 would have saved my brother’s life. But it might save the life of someone else whose suffers from self-destructive thoughts. If it would, then it’s worthwhile. ON or about Aug. 1, my older brother took one of his handguns, laid down on his bed in his apartment and shot himself in the head. I discovered his death about 10 days later when I went to look for him after he hadn’t responded to texts and phone calls.