Anyone in (30) or (34) to share some facts with me?

Dear all, following on from my rather more philosophical post and ensuing debate in the Environmentalism section, I was wondering if there was anyone on SF from (30) or (34) who would be willing to share their observations re. water, heat, fuel, energy issues in those regions? I’m thinking along the lines of prices/price hikes, availability, scarcity etc. I would be very grateful.