Sorry, NIMBY.

Hydroelectric power? No thanks, those damn dams will flood the natural habitat of the rare double-breasted veeblefester.

Plant-based fuels? No thanks, they too require processing plants. See answer #1.

Nuclear? Well, Three-Mile Island and Chernobyl have not enveloped nuclear power in a rosy glow. Plus the French are doing it. Next.

Windmills? And spoil those beautiful mountain views? Cad.

Solar? I just shelled out a small fortune for my beautiful dream house. NFW am I going to bastardize my roof with those tacky solar panels. Let my neighbor use them.

Wait! I've got it! Let's import our energy from far-away places!