I have been an installer (solar PV and thermal), salesman, educator and trainer in renewable energy technologies. I'm very interested in energy efficiency and conservation and seek to spread enlightenment in these areas to those I come into contact with. I am involved in Transition Initiatives because I believe there is urgent need to prepare for life after peak/cheap oil. I envision a widely available, healthier modern lifestyle based on greater interdependence, increased community networking, reduced energy consumption, increased joy, and living in harmony with natural systems.