they are third-prize winners in c-span's studentcam contest. ♪ >> i'm carl olson. >> i'm destin bigsby>> and i'm keiran reiser. >> we are here -- >> to support renewable energy -- >> across america. >> mr. president, we live in an age where renewable energy has become our only solution to impending climate change and a struggling economy. >> everybody's life is affected by this issue of energy. they don't think about it, but they get up in the morning and they take a shower. that is energy coming from a hot water heater. they turn off an alarm clock first. that is energy coming from electricity. they have a slice of toast. that is energy with a toaster. every waking moment, almost, is blessed with abundant energy resources in this country. >> since we live in one of the top renewable energy states, we thought we would take a trip to palm springs, california, and see renewable energy up close. we were curious how wind energy has advanced over the years, where it stands today, and the possibilities for an even more efficient tomorrow. >> this is a lattice-type wind turbine. it was invent