Oh yeah, I forgot to second the suggestion of Color Spray, or suggest the various Orb spells.
Remember- take 1 orb spell + energy substitution (once), you have 2 spells...add another energy sub feat, and you effectively have 3.
Remember- take 1 orb spell + energy substitution (once), you have 2 spells...add another energy sub feat, and you effectively have 3.