Agreed! 
Republican Gov. Tom McCall was a national leader in adumbrating a time when energy efficiency+renewable energy could replace fossil fuels and nuclear technology. I have the TRANSITION book he ordered written under the capable leadership of Joel Schatz, Tom Bender (architect), Lane DeMoll+ in the 70s.

We're at a crossroads, a pivotal point since decentralized on-site roof or ground mounted solar systems, thermal, electric, aided by an ability to STORE sun in batteries such as Tesla PowerWall can lead us to a more resilient local self reliance based energy system and microgrids.

+ yes we could limit driving, relying more on solar to power smaller electric vehicles including big adult tricycles like in China, scooters, neighborhood electric cars.

But if planners allow solar radiation to be blocked, finding sanctuary in yards of birds, veggies, berries will be less. Fight for the right to light and garden. A man on Potter St. had an OpEd complaining about a tall home next door.