As a long-time resident of LBI, and someone who has spent the last 62 summers on the Island, I would like to share some of the “progress” our Island has made. And as a mechanical engineer who has spent the last 40 years on mechanical and electrical infrastructure development, including energy efficient technologies and the use of renewables such as wind, solar and geothermal, I feel more than qualified to offer some commentary. So here goes.

To understand the desirability of an East Coast barrier island such as LBI, one only needs to walk to the beach on a…