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Comment by Mark Feagins on June 29, 2009 at 10:34am

Thanks for the heads up on the diesel engines.

Interested, that sounds to me like he is using "boosted" engine using natural gas to supplement the diesel.

Comment by Getulio Bastos on April 19, 2009 at 4:33pm

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Since the middle of last year I’ve been trying to convince our people of the advantages of the better usage of natural gas, which has proved to be a great help in the efforts of the Brazilians to become energy self-sufficient, which they are now.

For those who don’t know yet, Brazil is now the least indebted economy among the 37 largest economies of the world, thanks to the efforts they started in the 70’s with their Ethanol program and their massive usage of natural gas in any possible way, particularly in the transport of people and merchandise.

You can read more about it in my discussion Brazil is 100% oil independent. Why aren't we? And see some pictures about it in my pictures.

Even though the price of oil has lowered considerably in the last few months (thanks only to our financial crisis), I like to call your attention to a small business located in South Florida for a number of years that has already been silently providing alternative technology for the use of natural gas in diesel oil engines.

The company is owned by a friend of mine (he does not know I’m writing this). His name is Raul Llanos and the company is called Innotech Group and they have developed a conversion kit for Diesel Engines to use Natural Gas through a process he calls Fumigation.

According to his website - http://www.innotechgroup.com/technical.htm - Fumigation is the process of having the natural gas blended with the combustion air before entering the engine, which permits the usage of a simultaneous blend of 80% natural gas and 20% diesel oil, thus saving considerably both oil and money.

He has been very successful in retrofitting large engines for trucks, buses, locomotives and electricity generators which are saving many thousands of dollars for their owners and valuable resources not only in the US but also in several other countries, including Venezuela, Colombia and Pakistan.

He has retrofitted locomotive engines even in California, which has the toughest environmental laws in the US.

I encourage you to patronize his business because:
- It uses resources already abundantly available almost everywhere in the US,
- It saves a considerable amount of oil and money,
- It provides employment to our people anywhere a motor is retrofitted,
- It is a new technology developed in the Florida State.

I hope you’ll take the time to visit his website http://www.innotechgroup.com to learn more about this great little business.

Look at my pictures for some info about his company.

Thanks,

Getulio Bastos

Comment by Michael on December 5, 2008 at 11:29pm

Hello FredDC
Thanks for your good work.
I would like to invite the members of your group to join the group Wanted Patents, New products and stay informed in all the new developments in Green Energy.
Hope to see you all there. Let's all work together on PickensPlan.
Michael
coordinator@wantedpatents.com
http://push.pickensplan.com/group/wantedpatentsprototypesnewproductsinventions/a>

Comment by James Tracy on November 23, 2008 at 1:54am

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/GlobalWarming/Story?id=6310171&page=1

Comment by FredDC on November 19, 2008 at 8:59am

Certificate classes are a good way to get an introduction to the enviromental science fields. I think you can complete them in between 6mos. to a year. Some of the jobs available in these fields include; waste management, air testing, water treatment, home insulation, and facilities management. HAZMAT requires more time and experience. These jobs may pay up to $40K yr. benefits included.Most employers will help you improve your knowledge while on the job.
I think every State has a list of licensing requirements, most based on EPA standards. They should have study guides and testing available. I've only seen this in California but I'm sure there are many more.
You can become a contractor and start a business with a license too.
Fred

Comment by Eric Lykins on November 16, 2008 at 9:35pm

GreenMadeSimple.com Provides Residential Energy Efficiency Rebates and Incentives by Zip Code

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, July 21, 2008 –/WORLD-WIRE/– Answering the need to save money and reduce carbon emissions when it comes to residential energy efficiency, the new website www.greenmadesimple.com presents the first comprehensive database for local, state and national incentives, rebates, and special offers on the Internet.

Visitors to the site enter their zip code to quickly find local residential incentives and rebates covering appliances, lighting, cars, home improvement and construction, energy audits, solar and other renewables, recycling and financing options. Additionally, users are able to create an account to keep track of their projects, incentives and other offers. full article @ ethicalmarkets.com

www.greenmadesimple.com

Comment by Mary Anne Carter on November 15, 2008 at 6:00pm

Good source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency

Comment by FredDC on November 15, 2008 at 1:29pm

http://push.pickensplan.com/forum/topic/show?id=2187034%3ATopic%3A1483261&page=1&commentId=2187034%3AComment%3A1488333&x=1#2187034Comment1488333
Utilities considering purchasing electric cars

Comment by Mary Anne Carter on November 14, 2008 at 4:32pm

This is a great idea Fred. Would be great if Members from their respective states would add state specific information on loans and grants also.

Here's some more info on financial incentives.