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Comment by Ted Wallace on March 15, 2009 at 8:43pm

Check out the ad page for Earth Day 2009 April 22 featuring windmills and job opportunities.http://www.earthday.net/earthday2009

Comment by Ted Wallace on March 15, 2009 at 7:57pm

I like this quote in an LTE in the NY Times today.
"We agree with Van Jones, a green jobs pioneer, that “the more the green movement transforms into a movement for economic opportunity, the more it will look like America.”
Gerald Torres
Kathleen Rogers
Washington, March 11, 2009

The writers are, respectively, chairman and president of the Earth Day Network.
Earth Day Network could be a great ally.

Comment by Chris Jones on March 15, 2009 at 7:32pm

Hey Jeff,

Your Green Cities Coalition sounds awsome!!! Keep up the good work!!!


Carry On!!!!, carry on...
Chris

Comment by Jeff Greene on March 14, 2009 at 4:08pm

Hey everyone!

Great showing at the March 13th Clean Cities Coalition meeting. For those of you that missed it, the Coalition was joined by Florida Electric Auto Association and TECO-Peoples Gas joined as an Emerald Sponsor. Our membership is set to grow exponentially as we have embraced the rest of the State, not currently under a coalition, for grant purposes.

Meetings are attended currently by advocates of CNG, Electric, Ethanol, Propane and Bio-Diesel. It was discussed at the meeting that we have a common goal and thus should work collectively to achieve energy independence and reduce our dependence on oil. Each group is passionate about their respective cause and I urge each of you to respect the opinions of all members and prospective members.

If you have not yet joined the Coalition, I have attached an application which can be returned by mail, email or bring it to the next meeting. If you require an invoice to get a check approval please let me know. Larry is checking into the ability to accept credit cards but we are not able to accept them currently.

For our out of town members, the addition of a web-based access to the meeting is being explored and results will be brought to the April 10th meeting.

I urge you to support this organization and I welcome any comments or suggestions as to how we can improve the coalition.

The following letter was sent out by Hollywood Commissioner and Gold Coast Clean Cities Chairwoman Patty Asseff:

RE: Stimulus Related Funding for Deployment of Alternative Energy and Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emission

“I am informing you of funding opportunities that are now available. As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Stimulus Bill), Congress appropriated over $700 million dollars that will be used to advance conversions to alternative fuel/green energy. Three hundred million of the $700 million can only be accessed through a partnership with a Clean Cities Coalition.

The Federal government is making available funding to supplement the cost of converting vehicle fleets as well as the installation of alternative fuel infrastructure for governmental entities and residents of your community. In addition, the Environment Protection Agency has been appropriated by Congress through the Diesel Engine Reduction Act funding for engines that do not meet the Federal Standards.

These opportunities have varying deadlines and are generally best awarded through regional efforts and coalitions of municipalities, counties, school boards, and business working together.

We invite you and your staff to our next Florida Gold Coast Clean Cities meeting, which will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 13, 2009, at the offices of the South Florida Regional Planning Council located at 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140. We also meet the 2nd Friday of each month.

In addition, if you have any questions or require additional assistance, you may contact Larry Allen at 954-985-4416”

Respectfully,


Patty Asseff
Chair,




Jeff Greene
Wise Gas, Inc.
3700 NW 124th Ave, Ste 131, Coral Springs, FL 33065
Phone: (954)-636-4291 Fax: (954)-874-6089
Email: jeff@wisegasinc.com
Web: www.wisegasinc.com

Comment by Leslie G. on March 14, 2009 at 6:32am

Ted, I will ask him for pictures this weekend he lives here in PSL and commutes to the job, staying there during the work week.

Comment by Mike Anthony Fernald Sr. on March 14, 2009 at 3:05am

Hi ya Faye

I would love to Join you but I live in Maine :o}

Thank you for all you do :o}

Mike

Comment by Faye on March 13, 2009 at 11:07pm

Thousands of New Jobs, Megawatts of Renewable Energy, Florida’s Green Economy BOOMING - ONLY YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN!

Legislators tell us they MUST see YOUR Faces in Tallahassee in order to pass a Renewable Energy Dividend policy state wide. Transportation will be available to you from your nearest large metro area. Go to www.FAREnergy.org for details and registration.

Date: 03/24/09
Time: 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Meet at: Tallahassee Community College Capitol Center
Downtown, 300 West Pensacola St
Please join us for this very important event!

Advocates of effective renewable energy policies will gather at the State Capitol on March 24th, 2009 to show their support for the most effective renewable energy policy our legislature can adopt: Renewable Energy Dividends. Join renewable energy businesses, experts, and advocates, including manufacturers and representatives from the world’s largest renewable energy industry companies. Replicating the success of Gainesville, Florida and introducing a Renewable Energy Dividend policy will bring widespread economic recovery and job creation to Florida, while establishing energy security and environmental stewardship.

Agenda:
7-8 am Registration
8-9:30 Briefing/Training
9:30-11:45 Lobbying
1 pm Rally & Press Conference
1-5 Lobbying
5:15 Debrief
6 pm Depart

Try to wear YELLOW. It can be a shirt, hat, scarf, ANYTHING to give a bolder message!

The Florida Alliance for Renewable Energy “FARE” is a coalition of concerned individuals, businesses, communities, associations, utilities, policy makers, non-profits, and renewable energy producers. FARE is dedicated to educating and engaging Floridians on effective Renewable Energy Policies.

Let Sunshine Power the Sunshine State!

Contact:

Faye Roller – Administrative Director
Florida Alliance for Renewable Energy
www.FAREnergy.org
faye@solarsource.net

Jane Maxwell - FARE Member:
727-709-3398
Register at www.FAREnergy.org

Comment by Ted Wallace on March 13, 2009 at 3:17pm

Leslie, Nope, I already tried. This is a "shop" class and I'm too old to be starting that type of hands on labor.On a separate note one of the groups is looking for a forum re: FPL"s solar plant. I got FPL's publicity sheet but some pix would be great if your kin can send some.

Comment by TheEarthisNotFlat on March 13, 2009 at 8:28am

The Reality of it All podcast is now live

remember new site live as well - takebackAmerica.webs.com

Comment by Leslie G. on March 13, 2009 at 7:31am

Call 772- 462- 7575 to register, they might be able to tell you about online classses, let me know.

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