Maryland Wind Energy

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Comment by Paul Satterfield on April 26, 2009 at 6:51am

Hello, everyone I'd just like to say Hello. I'm new to the group and am excited about the board.

Comment by Tom Manson on March 10, 2009 at 4:03am

Folks I am really having some frustrating discussions. It seems to appear that the costs in a lot of industries are so well disguised (not purposely) that it really hard to compare apples to apples in manufacturing and development costs. The operational lifetime of the equipment that is manufactured is now in question as well. I was all set to design and install a photovoltaic (PV) system... and then I had a long conversation with one of my friends at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center. I had no idea the expense of manufacturing a PV panel and the equipment it takes to tie it into the grid (or not).

The same thoughts and consideration need to be applied to the other energy sources too - wind, nuclear, water, coal, natural gas, etc. It seems that there is a lot of study needed to resolve the best course of action.

If anyone has a link to this kind of assessment that presents the costs involved in these industries and their return over their life, I think it would be great to share.

Comment by Tom Manson on March 9, 2009 at 5:33am

Do we have wind data for various parts of the country for 24 hour periods? If locations can be found for wind activity that is relatively positive and consistent during periods of darkness, it would make an excellent alternative to the solar energy collected during the day without the excessive use of energy storage to fill in the gaps. Generally (in my limited experience) winds drop off after dark, so this may not be a good solution to energy balancing, but if there are places where the wind does not die of after dark it would seem to be an excellent resource.

Comment by Tom Manson on March 6, 2009 at 5:21pm

What kind of foundations are required for wind turbines? Is there any standard configuration or specification for the design?

Comment by Don Cornwell on December 5, 2008 at 7:43pm

I am also interested in serving as a District Leader. I reside in MD's 7th Congressional District in Howard County. Please feel free to contact me. The recent drop in energy prices will require us to push even harder for the Pickens Plan, although I'm optimistic that President-Elect Obama is going to keep it at the top of his agenda.

Comment by Ken Robinson on December 5, 2008 at 2:46pm

I would be happy to represent Maryland's Fifth Congressional District.

Comment by Ed Matricardi on December 5, 2008 at 2:07pm

As we approach the new year (and get ready for the new WH Administration & Congress), we are shifting gears to begin recruiting Pickens Plan District Leaders in every congressional district to help with activities in the coming months.

Please let me know if you are interested in serving as a District Leader in your area and I will get you additional information.

Thanks.

Comment by Ken Robinson on November 22, 2008 at 8:52am

http://www.potomac-view.com/wind/

Comment by Ed Matricardi on November 22, 2008 at 8:40am

Annapolis Mayor Signs Pickens Pledge for Energy Independence

Annapolis Mayor Ellen Moyer has joined 168 Mayors nationwide who have signed the Pickens Pledge for energy independence...now we need to get other Mayors in Maryland to also sign the pledge.

Mayor Moyer is the only Mayor in Maryland to sign the pledge thus far...

Please contact your Mayor's office today and urge them to sign the pledge for energy independence!

Comment by Jan on October 29, 2008 at 6:04pm

Hi, folks. Please take a look at the group "Pickens Plan March on Washington". This group is trying to set up a march in DC sometime after the new year. Please consider helping and/or marching. Whether T. Boone is there or not, we can make a difference!

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