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Comment by Mike Mott on October 23, 2009 at 8:53am

We need a District Leader! Hey gang, Seth Sprouse has stepped down, & the NAT GAS bill will be coming up soon & we need a point person for the district. Relatively painless & you get to work with our state leader & the folks here in the district to get the message through. Drop me a note & let's discuss it. We've come this far, seems a shame to not finish the Nat. Gas piece of the plan strong. mike.mott@pickensplan.com is my email.

Comment by Jim Mller on August 14, 2009 at 12:53pm

SUMMARY - SOLAR FURNACE CHP SYSTEM

Over the next 5 billions years before the Sun begins to dim, it will produce unfathomable amounts of
solar energy. A tiny fraction of that solar energy will reach the surface of the Earth. Yet, this tiny
fraction is enough to supply all of the energy needs, properly harnessed and distributed, to sustain our
growing global population in a pollution-free environment. How is this possible? (read on) and is it
probable? (Yes) Consider that the solar energy is responsible for plant growth, wind, waves, hydroelectric power, river power and direct conversion to electricity and for direct heat.

A Solar Furnace CHP System consists of four major elements: A solar energy collector on a Sun
tracker electro-mechanical system, a Thermal Energy Battery, and an application, such as a Combined
Heat and Power unit which can produce rotational horsepower. There are many other applications for
industrial and human use of the latent heat stored in the Thermal Energy Storage Unit. Here's the
problems the Solar Furnace CHP System has solved (on paper):

 Matching load to supply. The storage of a hot liquid in the TEB, greatly in excess of the
anticipated load over time, will allow for uninterrupted use by the applications. Critical backup
should always be provided such as for hospitals, communication centers and other essential
services. The TEB can provide most of that backup, since heat can be generated and parsed into
the TEB from a variety of sources (electric heat, liquid fueled heaters, geothermal heat, heat
from biomass combustion). The supply of heat from the TEB allows for matching to a variable
load.

 “Free” energy. The use of solar radiance to heat the transfer liquid is the lowest cost source of
energy, even considering the amortization of equipment and operational expenses.

 Low cost. The low cost of the Solar Furnace CHP System relative to large central plants,
makes the unit affordable by a much larger customer base.

 Distributed energy. The primary benefit is derived from the ability to size a system for a wide
variety of different applications, loads, and locations. The Solar Furnace CHP System's
electrical generation can operate in stand-alone mode or networked locally or nationally. A
significant savings of energy lost over the transmission lines, due to heat radiation, can be
realized by locating many smaller plants at the point of application and the avoidance of huge,
centralized facilities.

 Heat collection, storage and transfer. The use of a heat transfer liquid allows for two levels
of heat. The collectors will be able, on a sunny day, to heat the liquid up to 600 degrees F. This
liquid will be pumped to the TEB which is a large tank, heavily insulated and containing a heat
exchanger. The tank takes its input from the solar collectors at the maximum temperature (not
to exceed 600 degrees F), which incoming liquid heats the liquid in the TEB.

These units will be marketed to farms, greenhouse operations, dairies, food processing and packaging
plants, industrial plants and institutions which can accommodate the Sun Collectors and tracker
system. The anticipated payback time will be between two and ten years, depending on the
applications employed.

Contact information:
Jim Miller, President, Mutual Aid Society of America, Inc.;
103 Methodist St., Cecilia, KY 42724
Email: jimmiller5417@yahoo.com

Comment by Jim Mller on July 17, 2009 at 11:47am

We need both wind energy generators and concentrated solar power (CSP). There generally is more wind at night when the Sun does not shine. My interest is in CSP. If anyone wants energy independence for folks in Kentucky (and elsewhere), I invite you to join me in inventing and developing local, small scale, affordable CSP -- the Solar Furnace CHP System. CHP stands for Combined Heat and Power (electric power).
Jim Miller
jimmiller5417@yahoo.com

Comment by Jessica Vanden Berg on April 15, 2009 at 2:10am

From the desk of T. Boone Pickens


Hey Army!
Congress is on its Spring break, but that doesn’t mean they’re out of touch. Most U.S. Senators and Representatives are back in their home states and districts willing to meet with and listen to their constituents.
That’s you!
When they left for their recess legislation had been introduced to promote natural gas; to promote energy efficiency; to promote a 21st century transmission grid; and to promote a national Renewable Energy Standard – in short to promote THE PICKENS PLAN.
In my business career I have seen too many people miss out because they thought that getting close was good enough. You and I know that when you are close, that’s the time to turn up the heat and push the ball over the goal line.
Click here to send your Member of Congress an e-mail - today. Drive over to one of their local offices and chat with a staffer. Click here to coordinate an event with fellow Pickens Plan supporters in your area by joining your District Group.
Let’s keep the pressure on and we’ll win for the Pickens Plan, but more important, we’ll win for America.


T. Boone Pickens

Comment by Jessica Vanden Berg on March 10, 2009 at 2:47pm

The Pickens Plan is organizing a Virtual March on Washington to be held April 1-3, 2009.


So what is a "Virtual March"?

We are going to utilize the size and unique capabilities of the New Energy Army to have an enormous impact on the White House and Congress. The Army will focus its energy during those three days on e-mails, calls and faxes to every Member of Congress.

Between now and then we will be engaging in a series of activities to get ready for the event, including:

* Contacting Members of Congress through email and phone calls to encourage support for key aspects of the Pickens Plan.

* Recruiting new members of the Army in every Congressional District.

* Submitting letters to the editor and op-eds to newspapers around the country.

* Holding district meetings and house parties with members of the Army to discuss ways to have an impact.

* Participating in webcast events.

We will be communicating with members of the Army via email, Push, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and LinkedIn to build support and enthusiasm for the event. Make sure you are connected to us on any of these platforms where you have a profile!


Be sure to take photos and videos of your activities over the next couple months - we will soon be inviting you to submit items to be featured here on the Virtual March homepage.

Sign up today to participate in the Virtual March and recruit your friends and family to join you!

(If you are interested in visiting your Members of Congress during the virtual march, please contact your Regional and/or District Leader for more information.)

Comment by James R. Mattingly Sr on January 25, 2009 at 5:05pm

Thank You Seth, Jeffery, Barbara I am wanting to send postcards in support of the stimulus package and I want to know more about CNG.

Comment by Daryl Pullen on January 25, 2009 at 6:33am

I haven't read the stimulus bill. My understanding that Members of Congress are using it as a pork barrel. I wish they would think about America and not just themselves and their special interests. I'll get a call out this week to our reps. in Congress.
It would be incredible if we could generate most of our electricity locally. But we should also be thinking energy efficiency. Driving down energy costs ends up making money available that can be used for other things that can drive a local economy.

Comment by Barbara on January 23, 2009 at 12:34pm

We all need to tell Congress to pass the Stimules package ASAP, as it includes much of the Pickens Plan. Thanks Barbara Burns
PS you can go to Congress.org for all the info you'll need to write letters and sometimes sign petitions.