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Comment by John Wesley Nobles on July 6, 2009 at 3:10pm

Correction, meant to say 2454. Having a Senior Moment!

Comment by John Wesley Nobles on July 6, 2009 at 3:09pm

Thanks Leslie,

H.R. 1835 is the one we can get passed. We need congressional support in a number of key states. California has been lagging behind, we just got our first Congressman, Ken Calvert to sign the Pledge, he is a cosponsor of 1835. We have 5 Californians as cosponsors, and should take time to send them a thank you email. We need to contact every member of the house and senate to get 1835 passed. It is my understanding the senate version will be introduced July 8th. Maybe Pickens Plan Headquarters can come up with a letter that could be sent to the entire house and senate with our signatures on each of them. Think I will send an email to find out. Thanks for the info on 2425, the results are not surprising. Let's see what happens next. Think we can score a big win on 1835 if we are all in.

Comment by Leslie G. on June 27, 2009 at 11:46am

Open Congress Link

Comment by Pamela Barnes on March 23, 2009 at 8:07pm

We are hitting a "critical mass"....PUSH to get an audience from your Congresspersons....it is possible..........this is my good news for our congressional district #03 here in Arizona......hopefully it will give you inspiration!

Great news! I got two calls from Congressman Shadegg's office this morning --locally and from D.C. He has agreed to meet with us regarding the Pickens Plan! We'll firm up the date that he will be back in Arizona from D.C. and I'll let you all know! Keep up the great work! If you could shoot of fan email or letter thanking him for the prospective date and that we would like him to "sign" the pledge it would gives us more clout!!!! my best, pamela

Comment by Pamela Barnes on March 18, 2009 at 7:54am

District leader Cnference call this morning with T. Boone Pickens. Well we all just heard it from the horses mouth. The greatest piece of the Pickens Plan is the Army (army without guns...that would be us!) We need more army recruits and I'm asking that each of us get 10 more before the virtual march and also commit to bringing one company on board. What about the company you or your family work for? Boone praised all of us for the hard work and diligence that we have brought to the table. His comment was that people are better than money in Washington!

The greatest obstacle of the Pickens Plan is the potential inaction by Congress with regard to an energy plan because of the low gas prices.

He predicts oil to be back up to $75 a barrel by the end of the year. Let's all remember the summer of 2008 when we were paying $4.00++ a gallon for gas and let's ACT NOW so we can move away from this addiction we have to oil.

He also commented that as we move into an economic recovery here in the United States our demand for oil will increase and so will the price of oil. China is slacking off from buying up our debt and potentially may be investing in the purchase of natural resources. As you may know China has already contacted Russia, Brazil, Venezuela for long term commitment of oil. I would rather not be a "pawn" in the game of oil but a "Queen" in our own game of alternative energy and domestic fuel....CHECK MATE!


HAVE A GREAT DAY. REMEMBER: The focus is on APRIL 1, 2, & 3!

Comment by Faye on January 22, 2009 at 6:52pm

Please forward this to anyone you can / see fit! THANK YOU!

CONFERENCE IN TALLAHASSEE FEBRUARY 3rd, 2009!

The Florida Alliance for Renewable Energy (FARE), with support from the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) and the Alliance for Renewable Energy (ARE) are pleased to invite you to join us for a discussion on:

Effective Renewable Energy Policies: Stimulating Job Creation, Long Term Investments, and Improving Energy Security

Featuring discussions on Feed in Tariffs, Net Metering, Rebates, and Gainesville, FL., the first municipality in the United States to introduce a Feed in Tariff policy.

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009
12-7 pm in Tallahassee
Doubletree Hotel
101 South Adams Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 224-5000

The focus of the conference is the deployment of renewable energy in Florida resulting in jobs and energy security. Experts from around the world and participants from various stakeholder organizations will discuss policies to stimulate vast investment in renewable energy to increase energy security and job creation in Florida. Building on Governor Crist’s vision of 20% renewables by 2020, this event will provide first hand experiences from Florida, other states and European countries on what policies are most effective in achieving renewable targets.

Solar on every rooftop!

Panels will include:
· ‘Lessons from Europe and US States’ – Deployment of successful renewable policies.
· Costs vs. Benefits – The potential opportunity if policies are right.
· What energy policies will drive the market and bring jobs to Florida?
· Florida based implementation.
· Legislative Roundtable.

Key objectives:
· Explore green jobs and long term investments.
· Discuss Renewable Energy Payments, also known as Feed in Tariffs, regarding their significant potential to address climate change, create new jobs and support the renewable energy industry
· Further develop policies that have driven the clean technology markets.
· Update on the Renewable Portfolio Standard rules from the PSC.
· Strengthen and Support legislative initiatives in Florida.
· Explore various levels of initiatives adopted by utilities.
· Build coalitions and network.
· The Gainesville Solar Feed in Tariff.

Who will attend: State legislators, environmental and energy advocates, renewable energy industry representatives,local and state utilities, local government officials interested in green job economic development, nonprofits and foundations committed to a renewable energy future.

Speakers will include: leading environmental organizations, Florida State legislators, investors, renewable energy industry organizations and leading energy companies.

Featuring:
· Gainesville Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan
· Florida State Representative Keith Fitzgerald
· Paul Gipe, Alliance for Renewable Energy
· Toby Couture, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
· Dr. Murray Cameron, Phoenix Solar
· Jerry Karnas, Environmental Defense Fund
· Barry Moline, Florida Municipal Electric Association
· Ed Regan, Gainesville Regional Utilities
· Christy Herig, Solar Electric Power Association
· Jerome Guillet, Head of Energy, Dexia

For registration and hotel info on this event please contact Faye Roller at faye@FAREnergy.org or visit www.FAREnergy.org

Comment by M2 on November 1, 2008 at 7:15am

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Comment by james (tim) Browning on October 25, 2008 at 11:08am

dont be fooled by the temp drop in gas prices.

Comment by Chris Rudolph on September 23, 2008 at 5:07pm

AWEA Action Alert: Senate overwhelmingly passes PTC Extension. Crucial House vote expected late this week.

Thanks to you for making your voice heard on Capitol Hill. The U.S. Senate just voted overwhelmingly, 93 to 2, to approve legislation containing a one-year extension of the crucial wind energy Production Tax Credit (PTC) through December 31, 2009. The bill, H.R. 6049, also would create a new investment tax credit for purchases of small wind systems used to power homes, farms and small businesses.

Next, the bill must be approved by the full House of Representatives in a vote late this week. Once again, your voices are crucial in order to clear this final hurdle before Congress adjourns at the end of September. This vote is the last opportunity this year for Congress to extend the PTC.

Wind energy is not only a significant component of the global warming solution, but also a powerful engine in the U.S. economy. Since January 2007, more than 40 wind industry manufacturing facilities have been announced, brought online, or expanded in the U.S., creating over 9,000 jobs and $1 billion in manufacturing investment. When the PTC has lapsed in the past, wind energy investments have fallen 73-93% in the following years. We cannot allow this bright spot in our economy to burn out.

Please contact your Representative and urge him or her to vote Yes on H.R. 6049.

Comment by Chris Rudolph on September 22, 2008 at 3:46pm

AWEA Legislative Action Alert: Contact your Senators and urge them to vote for the PTC extension.

The Senate will vote on the Baucus/Grassley Amendment to H.R. 6049, which contains an extension of the Production Tax Credit (PTC) for wind energy for an additional year. The Senate will also vote on the final passage of H.R. 6049. If the Senate passes the bill, it will quickly move to the House of Representatives where it will be voted on later this week. This could be that last opportunity this year for Congress to extend the PTC. We must urge Congress to successfully pass an extension of the PTC, which is set to expire at the end of 2008, before they adjourn for recess at the end of the week.
Wind energy is not only a significant component of the global warming solution, but also a powerful engine in the U.S. economy. Since January 2007, more than 40 wind industry manufacturing facilities have been announced, brought online, or expanded in the U.S., creating over 9,000 jobs and $1 billion in manufacturing investment. When the PTC has lapsed in the past, wind energy investments have fallen 73-93% in the following years. We cannot allow this bright spot in our economy to burn out.

Please contact your Senators and urge them to vote Yes on the Baucus/Grassley Amendment to H.R. 6049 and the Yes on the final passage of H.R. 6049.

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