That's what I thought while reading it. It seems more like his "Neverland" than anything actually groundbreaking. Just a buch of expensive geek toys on his island helecopter destination.
I think there's something to be said for actually walking the walk, however cushy it might be.
And to me, the most interesting part of his setup was the use of technology to balance sources of energy generation and consumption, and report on all of it. It's not just finding new ways to make energy, it's about using it more intelligently, which is a place where computers can help us make great strides.
