Rape and Pillage in the Rock and Pillar

There is big debate these days about a proposed windfarm in Central Otago's Rock and Pillar range. The cons don't want to degrade the landscape or kill too many raptors, and are accused of NIMBYing about and keeping New Zealand behind the times. The pros don't understand what all the fuss is about and are accused of rape and pillage. Me, I think windfarms aren't ugly -- the non-native pine trees spreading around are a much worse impact on the landscape of Central Otago. I also think windfarms are a clean source of energy. But here's me problem: insulation. There is none. No insulation to speak of in homes, no double-glazing on the windows. Most folks use electricity for heating, not uncommonly spending upwards of $500 monthly, or alterntively seeing their breath inside the house. I can't abide by a decision to dam rivers and build windfarms while the power goes poof, poof, out through the roof, and a cool southerly blows right through the windows. Before we put in the windfarm, let's tighten up the houses and buildings to make ourselves more comfortable and decrease the burden on the power grid.