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Comment by Dani Lanz on July 8, 2009 at 2:23pm

Taking Back Energy Future with Natural Gas – Huffington Post – 7/7/09
By Michael J. Newport

July 8th, 2009 marks the one-year anniversary of T. Boone Pickens' Energy Independence Day. What's the goal? It is energy independence for our great nation by relying on the natural treasures we already have in abundance. To hear energy futurists talk, you might think Americans are driving around with windmills on their car powered by wind turbines. Or that ethanol is the "holy grail" of biofuel despite the fact that this corn-based biofuel expends significant energy to produce and takes away valuable food-stock. Fuel made from algae may become the next great "American Idol" winner if only it was actually available.

What's an environmentally responsible source of clean energy that is available in America today that can eliminate our dependence on foreign oil? It's natural gas, and it's ready for its close-up. Natural gas reserves are abundant in the U.S. and I believe they're key to cutting dependence on foreign oil and to powering our economic recovery.

Natural gas is America's second largest energy resource, behind coal, and a vital component of our energy supply. T. Boone Pickens and other energy industry experts believe that domestic natural gas reserves are twice that of oil, and new discoveries of natural gas, such as what we are seeing in the Haynesville Shale, are adding to existing reserves due to the technological advances in shale gas production that have created more prolific wells. We currently have an oversupply of natural gas despite a 56% reduction in the number of rigs drilling for natural gas to 700 from the September peak of more than 1600.

In addition to being a domestically abundant and secure source of energy, the use of natural gas provides many environmental benefits over other energy sources, particularly other fossil fuels. Many Americans depend on safe, efficient and clean burning natural gas to heat and cool their homes. Natural gas fuels many manufacturing and electricity generation plants, and is a key ingredient in many products that we use every day.

Today, natural gas is one of the most commonly used sources of energy in the world. Its benefits are enjoyed by over 60 million people. Many homes use natural gas for heat as do schools and hospitals. Many stoves and water heaters use natural gas too. Industry is the biggest consumer of natural gas, using it mainly as a heat source to manufacture goods. Factories are burning natural gas to make products like paper and cement. Natural gas is also an ingredient in paints, glues, fertilizers, plastics, medicines, photographic film, ink, glue, plastics, laundry detergent, and insect repellents and many other products. Synthetic rubber and man-made fibers like nylon also could not be made without the chemicals derived from natural gas.

The Council for Responsible Energy survey established that 60 percent of Americans feel that natural gas is an environmentally friendly energy source. Fifty-one percent agree that using the gas in a home gives superior comfort and performance.

U.S. oil consumption averages more than 20 million barrels a day and Americans spend more than $500 billion on energy bills annually, according to Beacon Equity Research. I believe that as more U.S. firms discover smart ways to access fuels domestically, those numbers could drop--helping to stabilize energy costs and to keep jobs in America. Let us work together to ensure that Americans have access to low cost energy free of geopolitical rancor.

Comment by Dani Lanz on July 8, 2009 at 11:14am

Call-in Number: (347) 637-3101
Upcoming Show: 7/8/2009 1:00 PM
Host Name: Mr. Wayne
Show Name: The Energy Independence Day Show
Length: 1 hr
Description:
Today marks the first Energy Independence Day show and I will be broadcasting from a remote location using solar power! Many special guests from around the country will be supplying additional energy, and talking about how Energy Efficiency will be the most important single item each one of us can do, as Americans, to gain our Independence from Foreign Oil. Tune in to see what you can do!
Tune in to the show here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Mr-Wayne/2009/07/08/The-Energy-Independence-Day-Show

Comment by Dani Lanz on July 7, 2009 at 3:33pm

Be sure to watch Boone on your local channel--tune in tomorrow, July 8th--Eastern Standard time

8:20 AM - 8:30 AM ET Live
KUSI
San Diego, CA - 28
NOTES: Host: Dan Plant or Sandra Moss
Good Morning San Diego

9:15 AM - 9:25 AM ET Live
KSWB
FOX - TV
San Diego - 28

Comment by Dani Lanz on July 6, 2009 at 9:12am

Join us as we celebrate the 1 year Anniversary of the Pickens Plan!

Comment by John Wesley Nobles on June 29, 2009 at 8:37pm

We have invited Congressman Joe Baca, Jerry Lewis, Ken Calvert, Senators Boxer, Feinstein and other California Elected Officials to join in a Conversation with T. Boone Pickens, Wednesday, July 1, 2009, 11:00 am PST @ 347-637-3101. BLOGTALKRADIO.COM/MR-WAYNE. We hope you can take time out of your busy schedules to join in. Thanks for your support.

Comment by Dani Lanz on June 27, 2009 at 7:17am

Boone is out and about this weekend. Please tune in to the following shows to catch his appearance. For his KLAS appearances the audience can call in. Details are listed:

Sunday, June 28, Boone will be on CNN's "State of the Union" with John King at 12:40 pm EDT.

Sunday, June 28, 1:00 pm EDT Boone will be interviewed by KLAS. Dial into the show on the following lines:

Western US: 1-800-618-8255 (toll free)

Eastern US: 1-800-825-5033 (toll free)

First time caller: 1-818-501-4721

Wild Card line: 1-818-501-4109 (anyone can call)

Monday, June 29, "Imus in the Morning" at 8:30 am EDT--check your local listing for time--Boone will be on the final :30 minutes with Imus.

Comment by Dani Lanz on June 25, 2009 at 2:44pm

Tune in to American Chopper on TLC, Thursday, June 25, at 9/8c to watch the crew from Orange County Choppers (OCC) build the world's first natural gas-powered chopper.

Built to show America the promise of natural gas as a clean energy resource, and in conjunction with Chesapeake Energy's 20th anniversary, the talented crew from the hit TV show American Chopper partnered with the company to build a natural gas-powered bike. The episode covers the bike's production process as Paul Sr. and crew visit a drilling rig and learn how natural gas can power everything form a semitruck to a custom chopper.

Follow the journey of the OCC natural gas chopper on Facebook

or check in on Twitter . It may be visiting your area soon.

Thursday, June 25 at 9/8c For more information please visit www.cngnow.com

Comment by John Wesley Nobles on June 25, 2009 at 12:50pm

Thanks for the information about the show on 7/1/2009. Hope all Pickens People will call in listen, and give their comments.

Comment by Dani Lanz on June 25, 2009 at 11:37am

Green Radio Talk Show Host and CA-41 District Leader Wayne Bowser presents:

A Conversation with T. Boone Pickens
Upcoming Show: 7/1/2009 11:00 AM

Call-in Number: (347) 637-3101


T. Boone Pickens has an idea that will help bring America into Energy Independence by utilizing our own resources and not relying on Foreign Oil. We must first begin utilizing more wind power for our electrical needs, which will reduce the demand for natural gas used to generate electricity. The Pickens Plan promotes more use of Natural gas to fuel our transportation needs across the country, and as a bonus providing lower emissions and requiring less petroleum. Will it work? It is the Solution? Is America ready for the next Revolution and prepared for what will come if we don't become Energy Independent? Pickens Desk It's the best plan we have on the table, and quite frankly, the only plan. Listen in and join the conversation as we talk with T. Boone Pickens and hear how the 1-year anniversary of the Pickens Plan will be celebrated, and what exciting things lie ahead for America and her Energy Independence!

Comment by Dani Lanz on June 17, 2009 at 12:27pm

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