yes - it's happening! And I feel the way that you do - it shouldn't happen at the expense of the consumers - I'm all for green solutions - but not Red ( commie) solutions - I think the free market should be allowed to determine who installs panels and who doesn't - as far as high speed rail is concerned - it a big thing here in the valley- and there has been many many meetings and discussions on the subject. Many believe that it will never happen - it's hard to say but I can tell you this much - THEY ARE BUILDING THE INFRASTRUCTURE right here in Fresno - you can see it right off the freeway when you drive north - they are building bridges and support beams for the new tracks - will they ever finish them and connect to a larger rail system? who can say - but I can tell you that there is actually some physical progress on the bullet train. I'll be happy to clue you in on any major progress or setbacks.