My sentiment exactly! We are dependent on energy itself. Numerous projects have proven themselves feasible for generating energy in a cheap & clean fashion. However, with all companies out to "make a buck", such innovations often get swept under the carpet.
Example? Think back to the decision of the motor vehicle industry's choice to offer hydrogen-powered vehicles instead of water-powered ones.
I second Hetzner. Moved back/forth between a number of hosts but always (ultimately) hosted my projects on a Hetzner VPS.
http://www.hetzner.de/en/ (English)