Well it appears my challenge to live without a car has been picked up elsewhere and it's resulted in a surprising number of comments. It is great to know that others are changing to bicycles, motorcycles and in event small vehicles like SmartCars. Once we move out to the country I may have to adopt the last of these but with so many people now asking how I'm getting on hopefully you will all collectively embarrass me into not getting another vehicle! The recent turmoil in global markets does make me wonder if our government and others will retain their focus on the need to develop our energy industry towards more carbon free generation. In times of financial uncertainty it is difficult to make long term commitments but we must push our politicians. To that end we are holding our annual Parliamentary Reception in April, on the theme of Inspiring the next Generation and focusing on education and different forms of energy. I am looking forward to hosting a wide spectrum of Parliamentarians from all sides where we will be presenting energy and education issues to them.

Yours Aye

John