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Great to see that the Pickens Plan is helping to bring awareness to energy efficiency. I am a student at Michigan State University and have just started a company that performs comprehensive home energy audits and manages weatherization/ energy ef...
A group focused on discussing ways to be more energy efficient.
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- At 2:06pm on January 3, 2009,
Daar Fisher said… - Hi Adam , I'm the state Internal Communication Director for the Michigan FairTax Assn which works "hand in glove" with goals of the Pickens Plan because by REPLACING the Michigan income tax, families and businesses will have additional disposable monthly income to make energy utilization improvements to their homes, businesses, and transportation.
How will passage of a MI FairTax do this? It will REPLACE the income tax and current sales tax, with a consumption tax (sales tax at point of retail sale). This means that no more state tax will be withheld from Michigan wage-earners' paychecks. What's more, every Michigan resident-family will receive a monthly "prebate" check, in amount based on family size. This will ensure that NO Michigan family will EVEN BEGIN paying the MI FairTax on goods / services unless, or until, they exceed poverty-level spending.
Under the FairTax plan, points of collection are reduced to retailers many of whom are already collecting sales tax. Because service providers must account for income tax withholding and compliance costs, their prices carry a hidden tax which will become visible under the MI FairTax. (The MI FairTax EXCLUDES business-to-business purchases as this would, again, hide the cost of taxation in prices.)
Because of the prebate to ALL Michigan-resident households, the MI FairTax rate would effectively be 0% on all monthly family spending to the poverty level; thereafter it's 9.75%. The average effective rate will be around 5.5% (see p.2 of pdf brochure).
Please, join our email list to learn how you can help advance the Michigan FairTax and facilitate Pickens Plan goals!Mike Gravel (D) - Mike Huckabee (R) - Ron Paul (Libertarian R) Why the FairTax idea is right for America's working families.
- At 1:14am on December 25, 2008,
Home Wind Turbine said… 
Merry Christmas Adam,
This year I have helped so many members learn about personal home energy plans. It's all about power use, conservation, and home power generation, things I have been doing at my residence to lower my energy costs. Send me a friend request a to add me Adam, I'd be honored to have you as a friend here.
BTW, Michigan: I just posted an article on my page about Home Wind Systems in Michigan. Your state's representatives, governor, and public utility commission officials are not in your corner with this "soft policy" on Net Metering. Instead they have the tables turned against green power for businesses and homeowners. You should read that article, important.
- At 4:28am on October 28, 2008,
Home Wind Turbine said…
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Hi Adam,
Your Wind blows stronger in the winter, Your Sun shines stronger in the summer months. Our new hybrid wind/solar systems combine these cycles to give a more even flow of energy year round. This homeowner sized wind/solar system we make provide free-clean power for your home. Many customers have found it easy to become customer/dealers of our kits. Once You see how people are easy to get interested, you can become a dealer with no further investment.
I have used the same systems save money on my electricity costs and Adam, you can too. In Michigan, Your local wind resources could be really good. Please see these windmaps at the link below and pinpoint what number your area is in. Zone 2 is OK, anything over 2 is (very) good. First double check your wind resources from the map and links below.
Your Waterford, MI Wind Resource Maps home wind turbine
Our cost effective, new residential wind turbine kits are shipping NOW. The kits are attractive, sleek, well designed, they install as a home appliance on the roof, much like an antennae or satellite dish. They are as easy to install as other home appliances. You can now begin a personal energy plan. These systems are inexpensive, easy to install, scaleable.
If you are interested, Email Us,
contact us at our Email Address. .
- At 12:23pm on October 16, 2008,
Kim Anderson said… - Hey Adam!
It has been a while since we kept in touch last!
We are now over 1.2 million suporters. We will need many more if we are to beat back the damn lobbyists and special interests. Can you help with the pledges? Every American needs to sign on. With pledges we can fan out and reach so many. It is an easy ask- Boone has done the hard work. I was able to get 300 signed in the first 4 days - everyone wants to to get off of foreign oil. We may never have a golden opportunity like this again!
ARE YOU IN?
Best
Kim
- At 9:57am on September 25, 2008,
Scott DeSilva said… - Just saw the video of your speech on 9/11, you are a talented public speaker, good job!
Scott
- At 4:37pm on September 24, 2008,
Kim Anderson said…
- Hey Adam
Are you in college? Looking for campus co-ordinators for Pickens U. - Put a presence on Facebook, help rally the college to the site, competitions between schools, building pressure for alternative enrgies mnatinally and locally. Open to alimni, admin.,, and students.
Best
Kim
- At 5:34am on September 17, 2008,
Kim Anderson said…
- Morning Adam!
I know that we are friends, and you get email updates from me, however, I think this is so important, I am reaching out one at a time.
I am looking for members of the 100CLUB... members that have faxed in 100 or more signed pledges.
We have the mechanism to build our numbers, we need to use it. It is the easiest ask- Boone has done the hard work. All we need to do is hitch our wagon to his horse and plow to the finish. I have sent in 240 so far.
It comes down to.... Do we have the fortitude? I hope so. We aren't asking folks to take up arms. But this IS our revolution. And we have a very small window to get it done. Would like your help.
I am also waiting for:
1. the list of who has signed the PLEDGE and who has NOT- Governors and Legislators.
2. counter/tickers on the site of how many emails have been sent to Congress.
3. counter/ticker of how many PLEDGES have been signed by citizens.
Glad you are here. Are you in?
Best,
Kim
- At 5:36pm on September 11, 2008,
Mitchell Greene said… - iPod / iPhone version of your speech today.
107mb Plea to MI Legislature
- At 1:33pm on September 11, 2008,
Mitchell Greene said…
- Adam!!
I'm importing the video now, I watched it first to look for total screw-ups by me, and it seems kinda boo-boo free, so that's good. ;^)
Your speech was very concise, well structured and heartfelt. I do believe you have a future in public speaking. Very nice.
I'll grab a piece and push it up pretty soon.
- At 10:07am on September 11, 2008,
Kim Anderson said…
- You are a Pickens Rock Star! Would love to hear how the effort at the capital went! You could start a trend with your success. It starts with a ripple. You are making big waves. GREAT JOB.
Best
Kim
Please pass out PLEDGES!
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- Are you interested in becoming an organizer in your area?
- Maybe--But Not Sure What to Organize
- Tell us about your experience with alternative energy:
- I am a student at Michigan State studying alternative energy engineering. I have always been interested in helping the environment and cutting down on pollution. I am dedicated to helping to move our nation towards en energy independence through the use of renewable sources of energy
- What excites you about this campaign?
- Through my work in the industry and public policy sector it is clear to me that change in energy policy will only come about with the help of private investors.
- What do you want to do to help?
- I want to work with T. Boone Pickens to help bring clean power systems to the midwest and to Michigan
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