I believe there is a real need to allow small wind turbines/solar panels throughout midland. I can't think of anything that could make as big a difference regarding the definition of Sustainability above at a smaller cost. Small wind power and solar panel technology are advancing rapidly and we should be planning not only to encourage their use now, but to plan in a way that does not restrict future use of the technologies as they advance. Midland has better residential wind power potential then many other cities that have passed similiar measures. Allowing wide spread use of wind turbines could greatly benefit the citizens of midland, as well as attract home buyers seeking homes existing turbines or homes where they can build them.
I also think it might be a good idea for the city/county governments to consider purchasing a percentage of their electric from Wind Power similiar to how other Texas cities such as Houston have done to purchase West Texas Wind Power. This might help encourage the expansion of the wind power energy here and might even save the city money on their electric bills through negotiating with the power companies as other cities have done. An added benefit would be the free positive publicity the city would receive. Seeking a 100% wind power plan contract may not be feasable for Midland, but it would definitly be worth checking into simply because of the enormous media exposure the city would receive as well as potential savings.