I have, and one was in an extremely influential position. Still, not all that will come out of this is bad. For example, there's a lot of work going on to make buildings (my reference is commercial) more energy-efficient; they'll be more expensive to build but will use less energy.
There are guides in development for reducing energy use by 30%, 50% and 70% under the 1999 standard. 30% guides are in place already for small retail and small office; they plan to have the full set of 30% in place by 2010.
“I have, and one was in an extremely influential position.”
Maybe that’s my problem. :)
I think that’s the issue here, isn’t it? Those with “influence” making decisions for those without who don’t agree with them?