I reckon one of these (check out the video) would look good instead of the torch! Only problem is, it wouldn't be lit up at night.  Would look amazing during the day, though.
very sweet. I agree with both sides here, if this were to go along with some kind of general plan to reduce consumption (of everything) then it would be a real symbol. Without a general plan it is really much emptier. I guess its better than nothign though. But the complacency factor! ahhh!