The Boulder Valley Community Conference was a big success with over 450 people in attendance at the University of Colorado Boulder Campus. The
conference was organized by the local Post Carbon Outpost, Boulder Valley Relocalization.

My presentation covered the current energy situation and where we are headed. I also included some specific facts about Colorado's potential
for renewable energy. My presentation seemed to be well received. I felt that people were ready to hear the reality of the energy situation. Many
people become overwhelmed when they first realize the magnitude of the looming energy crisis. The challenge is to change one’s actions to reduce
energy consumption. We must lower our dependence on energy and produce as much as possible ourselves at a local level. We must also become involved with local governance. Talk to your local representatives or even become a representative yourself.

I am heartened by the fact that more and more of these sorts of conferences are appearing all across the globe. Hopefully people will begin to take the message to heart and change their ways.