Washnigton State Group for Picken's Plan

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Comment by Dr. Gina M.-S. on March 7, 2009 at 5:00pm

Sometimes we have to ally ourselves with multiple causes. One cause is the Susan G. Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure on June 7, 2009 in Seattle, Qwest Field. One of the largest races in the Pacific Northwest.

We need help with the Pink Loves Green program... We want as many sustainable programs associated with the Race as "green" as well as "pink" as we can.

If anyone has an idea how to do that please email me: Dr. Gina M.-S.

We could really used the Pickens' Plans assistance, as either a team, vendor, etc. all for just a good cause as sustainable energy.

Comment by Jay Burow on January 8, 2009 at 12:16pm

Please go to the link on my blog-Solar Power for $5 a month. Why can't we do this here in WA and anywhere in the U.S. that gets sufficient solar hours, or doesn't, at this cost? Or try it from here:
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/asia/july-dec08/indiaschool_10-06.html

Comment by dan on December 20, 2008 at 9:39am

In a review of the true costs of energy generation, Mark Z. Jacobson has released a paper that looks at true cost of alternative energy sources. To do this he looked at how these forms of energy are then used to power vehicles. This is the by far the largest need of energy in our society and it has the largest ecological and environmental impacts of our energy use. His conclusion is that we will need a multi-modal approach but wind energy generation is by far the greenest option. That is followed by concentrated solar collection, that is using mirrors/reflection devices to concentrate the heat of solar radiation to heat a liquid to turn energy turbines. This is exactly the type of research that needs to be done to move us into the future.



Actual paper for those inclined
Review of solutions to global warming, air pollution, and energy security

dan

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Comment by Micah Lauer on November 17, 2008 at 3:31pm

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Comment by dan on October 25, 2008 at 2:30pm

Hey all,
I have started a invite only group for the 1st congressional district in Washington. My hope are to organize the district so we can with work with our rep, Jay Inslee on matters regarding the Pickens plan. If you are in the 1st, and have not received an invite from me yet, please contact me and I will get one out to you.
Ideally this would be a group where we will be able to potentially meet, but mostly discuss what Inslee is doing and try and affect what he does in relations to Pickens, Alternative energy and Sustainability issues.

dan

Comment by Micah Lauer on October 23, 2008 at 5:47pm

Hey SPU Falcons! SPU now has a PickensU site at Facebook. Please cruise on over and invite your fellow SPU Falcons to join the ranks as members of the New Energy Army.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=31753288685

Comment by Jay Burow on October 4, 2008 at 4:34pm

Gov. Gregoire signs Pledge Oct 2. Is she on the right track, or what? Jay

Gov. Gregoire signs Energy Independence Pledge

Gregoire signs pledge by T. Boone Pickens, calling for energy independence plan
OLYMPIA—Gov. Chris Gregoire today joined T. Boone Pickens in his call for an energy independence plan, to be enacted within the new presidential administration’s first 100 days.



“I am pleased to join thousands of Washingtonians in support of the Pickens Plan,” Gregoire said. “We can and must reduce our dependence on imported fuel and increase our use of clean, domestic energy supplies.”



Pickens’ plan calls on the next president and congress to enact an energy strategy that reduces the nation’s foreign oil dependence by at least 30 percent over the next 10 years. The plan calls for the use of proven American technology and resources, the development of new energy sources, and the expansion of the national electrical grid.



“Pickens puts a lot of emphasis on wind power,” Gregoire said. “He understands the value of this natural resource. So does Washington . That’s why our state is currently the fifth top producer of wind power nationally. Communities in Eastern and Western Washington are benefitting from the growth of wind power in our state, and we need a strong federal partner to continue this progress.”



"Governor Gregoire is a national leader in energy. I am honored to have her joining me in the fight to make energy independence the top priority of the next administration," said T. Boone Pickens. "Washingtonians have visited www.pickensplan.com in droves, and now with the support of their governor we can work together to reduce foreign oil dependency by at least 30% over the next decade."



During Gregoire’s administration, Washington has made significant investments in clean energy, which are expected to reduce the state’s emissions levels by as much as 40 percent by 2020, and grow the economy. In March, 2008, Gregoire signed the ‘Climate Action and Green Jobs’ bill, which sets a goal of creating 25,000 green collar jobs by 2020. In 2005, Gregoire signed ‘Clean Car’ legislation, meant to reduce greenhouse emissions and dependence on foreign oil. Washington now has the largest state fleet of hybrid vehicles in the nation.



In addition, Gregoire supported Initiative 937, which passed and requires our largest utilities to pursue energy efficiency and renewable resources. To encourage the development of alternative and renewable fuels, Gregoire supported alternative-fuels research and development programs at Washington State University and the University of Washington . Washington now boasts businesses converting algae to biodiesel, building components for solar panels and turning garbage into ethanol.



“ Washington state hasn’t, and won’t wait for the federal government to take the lead to address our dependence on foreign oil and climate change,” Gregoire said. “We will need to look at more clean, domestic energy supplies than even the Pickens Plan contains, and we’ll need all the partners we can find. That’s why I signed the Pickens Pledge, and now hope Washington gains a federal ally when a new administration is elected in November.”

Comment by dan on August 10, 2008 at 6:21pm

Hello all. As promised, I have finally completed a document that I will be sending to Inslee, Cantwell and Murry. Please, go to this site

http://push.pickensplan.com/group/organizers/forum/topic/show?id=2187034%3ATopic%3A648499

Down load the document and send me your comments. If you support the letter, or at least the sentiments please email me. When I make the call and pass on the letter and the support material, I would like to have as many people on board and available for a meeting (if possible) as we can.
Please, please all look at this and lets push our people to support the Pickens plan.

dan

Comment by Bill Mollring on July 22, 2008 at 5:29pm

Thank you for starting this site. I am very interested in seeing how alternative energy ideas develop across the country. Please include me on your updates and notices. I wish you much success. We are listed on the Pickens Plan as Mariah Power.
You are invited to join our group for updates on the Windspire and
other alternative energy items and ideas.
http://www.push.pickensplan.com/group/mariahpower
To see our other alternative energy sources please go to:
http://www.emsystems.net
Aloha, Bill