In Part 1 of this special two-part series with Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn (USN, ret.), President and CEO of the American Council on Renewable Energy, the future of energy generation in the US is discussed, including the role of renewables and their effect on our National Security. Also discussed: Citizenship and the lack of Civic participation and education in America today, and Leadership, including McGinn’s thoughts, and stories of his role models—Abraham Lincoln and Colin Powell.