I completely understand - nothing like that feeling of dread and loss deep in your gut to make one a believer.
Unfortunately, most of the topics I rail about so vehemently on Sowal are because of firsthand experience - albeit usually on a much smaller scale than this spill.
I think Gidget needs to do a mini-seminar for us on solar power - she is one of the few Sowallers making the meter at her house run backwards.