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Tell us about your experience with alternative energy:

With a career in the oil industry, I obviously have an interest in domestically drilling oil and natural gas. However, I have researched alternative energy, such as solar and wind power, for two decades. I was always interested in living "off the grid", and even selling energy back to electric coops, and would like to reclaim our Founding Fathers' idea of self-reliance on a national level.

What excites you about this campaign?

We will own our destiny when we control our energy.

What do you want to do to help?

I want to lend my company (marketing, contributions) and my personal time (volunteering) to supporting the Pickens Plan. As a registered Republican in Florida, I have already begun talking to McCain supporters on a local level, educating them about this plan. Incidentally, over 8% of the current members of the Pickens Plan community are in Florida--Go Solar Power!

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While We’re Workin’ On the Future, We Can’t Ignore Today

Here are the lyrics to the song "Drill Here, Drill Now" by Aaron Tippin as sung on "Huckabee" (Fox News) this weekend. You may hear the song here. Look for any Pickens-isms you may recognize:

Drill Here, Drill Now
by Aaron Tippin

Hello…..Is anybody out there listenin’ in Washington D.C.
This is the suffering voice of America crying out for relief
Now I don’t know what a gallon o… Continue

Posted on October 19, 2008 at 6:00pm — 3 Comments

Governor Charlie Crist Met with T. Boone Pickens

I received this email earlier today:

Thank you for contacting Governor Charlie Crist
From: Governor Charlie Crist
To: Governor Charlie Crist
Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2008 11:04 am

Thank you for contacting Governor Charlie Crist. Governor Crist
appreciates your concerns about Florida's energy needs and asked that I
respond on his behalf.

Governor Crist recently met with Mr. T. Boone Pickens at the Clinton
Global Initiative to discuss renewable energy opportunities in Florida.
To date, Florida has t… Continue

Posted on October 9, 2008 at 9:04am — 1 Comment

Palin Says Florida "Richly Blessed" with Alternative Energy

Gov. Sarah Palin said in her Jacksonville rally speech today that the McCain-Palin energy policy includes an "all of the above" approach, phrasing that is familiar to proponents of the Pickens Plan. She advocated not only "drill here, drill now," but also exploring solar and wind energy alternatives to traditional domestic oil drilling.

Palin's home state of Alaska produces 20% of the nation's domestic oil and natural gas, and Palin states that she has pushed forward plans, previo… Continue

Posted on October 7, 2008 at 7:30am — 4 Comments

Pickens Says Palin Gets It!

In case anyone missed what Mr. Pickens said about his visit with Gov. Sarah Palin:
"Governor Palin comes from an energy state, and I’ll tell you, she gets this energy situation. We talked about it like two oil and gas professionals."
Endorsed as an energy professional by an oil tycoon, that's huge! That's hope...

Posted on October 6, 2008 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

Natural Gas: Pickens Plan After-Debate Chat

The Pickens Plan Chat last night clarified the way both candidates address reducing our dependence on foreign oil. Neither one totally gets it...

New Army member Mark Sheldon asked, "how many in congress have signed up for your plan?"

11:18
T. Boone Pickens: Not enough. We need your help. Go to Action - on the pickensplan.com site - and send a letter.

Remember, every time a politician talks about en… Continue

Posted on September 27, 2008 at 12:00pm —

McCain, Palin Speak Pickens-ese

When I attended the McCain Tampa rally Tuesday, I noted that Sen. John McCain has begun using buzzwords those of us involved in the Pickens Plan know well. While he called for America to "drill and drill" as usual, he mentioned this as a "bridge" to the future, to alternative energy. Later this week, Gov. Sarah Palin called for "safe, reliable and ethical drilling" of oil and natural gas. She quoted domestic reserve numbers to enlighten those who may doubt that we have significant… Continue

Posted on September 18, 2008 at 7:00am —

CNG Site Answers Questions

Check out Tulsa Gas Technologies, Inc. for Superior Compressed Natural Gas Dispensers, Parts, & Service and lots of great CNG information, including tax incentives and excellent CNG links. Great photos on Tom's page.

Posted on September 15, 2008 at 11:00am —

See Drilling Natural Gas in the Marcellus

Greetings, and thanks for helping to push the Plan!

I will provide photos of natural gas drilling and descriptions of how the process works here. As an officer of an oil company that is drilling for natural gas in West Virginia, I want to educate people about this first big step away from foreign oil. It's been going on for over a century...

Check out this video from Pickens Plan member Mike Holland:… Continue

Posted on September 15, 2008 at 7:30am —

Drilling Natural Gas: A Little History

Here is a little history of natural gas drilling in an area we are currently planning to drill, compliments of our geologist.

Each lease (above) is located in north-central West Virginia. The petroleum industry dates back to the 1800s in the Appalachian Basin, the oldest petrol… Continue

Posted on September 15, 2008 at 7:30am —

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At 11:20am on August 17, 2009, John Osborn said…: Hello,
General John Osborn here. I am your District FL-11 Leader for Pickens Plan. We need YOU more than ever. Our organization has evolved and your role has become very clear. Come to the Pickens Plan website and add yourself to my friend list and also the District Group. Make firm plans to attend our monthly meetings, you will see the Pickens Plan has had new life breathed into it. Bring a friend, we have plenty of seating. We are having a guest speaker Thursday September 10th at 7:30 PM…see Pickens Plan website for maps and additional information. (listed on both the District and Events tabs)
Under my leadership you can have a tangible role in the operation of the district. You will be meeting “Mark Sharpe” of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners at the September meeting. I assure you this will be interesting and informative.
Please reply to my direct email at josborn5@tampabay.rr.com We need to know you’re still active and ready to assist us in the revitalized campaign for “Energy Independence”. Also RSVP for the September 10th, meeting.
Gen. John Osborn
District FL-11 Leader

At 1:01pm on July 19, 2009, Richard Barnard said…: Yes – I introduced my HEV technology to Ford about 1988 and then again in 1995. I allowed my patent to abandon in 1998. Honda and Toyota were the first to introduce their versions in 1998. It took EATON until 2006 and now Ford with their Fusion and the Mercury Milan 2009. I’m just glad it’s being built. Now it’s up to the American people to buy them. GM still hasn’t introduced a hybrid. The Obama people’s car is still lagging. They were idiots 20 years ago and still are.

Richard

At 11:11am on July 19, 2009, Richard Barnard said…: I don’t mind burning carbon fuels. I just think we should burn less. I’m for all alternative energies that will get us off Middle Eastern Oil. NG from Alaska is great. Yes - Palin gets it. Hybrid Electric Vehicle’s are a method of burning less carbon and finally after 35 years America is beginning to understand what an HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) is; however, they are still a little confused about the impact it can have in lessening our dependence on Middle Eastern oil.

Richard Barnard

At 7:12am on March 24, 2009, RoseMarie LaCoursiere said…: Hello Christiane,

Thanks for joining PickensMe Jobs! I am undertaking a recruiting project for global recruiting company specialized in the gas & oil industry. I would be interested in knowing if you come in contact with engineers or scientists open to new opportunities is the US, Canada and abroad.

Please have talent send their resume to rosemarielacoursiere@me.com ~ I look forward to seeing how I may be able to support their ambitions.

All the best,
RoseMarie LaCoursiere

At 11:56pm on March 13, 2009, Faye said…

Could you help me?? I need people from your area to attend a VERY important event (see below) and I need to pick a captain for your area as well....please circulate as you see fit and contact me directly at:

faye@solarsource.net THANK YOU!

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

At 3:13pm on February 28, 2009, John Wesley Nobles said…: Hello Christiane,

Years ago I owned a home on Lake Seminole in St. Petersburg. My Cousin Elisabeth in Palm Beach is in the Pickens Army. Florida is a great state, hopefully I still have a few friends there. It is a pleasure and an honor to be associated with you and other Pickens Army Members. Hopefully we will reach 40,000,000 soon and be as large as AARP. It is exciting to be a part of this movement.

John Wesley Nobles
Apple Valley, California
760-961-1312

At 10:55am on January 31, 2009, WALTER REED said…: Hi Christiane:

Yes, a grass roots movement to regain our independence is right on point. Mr. Pickens Plan is still the 'only plan on the table', as hard to believe as that is. I often think than the members of Congress don't even know where 'the wall socket is to plug in the light', unless it is to pad their retirement.

This movement will hopefully grow to a powerful voting block able to demand our voices are heard.

You have a great day,
Walter

At 7:47am on January 31, 2009, Michael Shawn Kendall said…: Hi Christiane, Here is a tool for all of us to get renewable energy going. I am working the introduction into Congress a bill for US Treasury "Energy Independence Savings Bonds". Savings bonds are normally purchased in $25 increments. This gives a way for just about any American to tighten their belts just a bit by skipping a meal at McDonalds or Pizza Hut and buying an RE savings bond to support a renewable energy project and save money at the same time for themselves. I need help pushing this project, I've faxed and emailed many in Congress/Senate already.If you agree with this plan please consider passing to other people in your district as it will be a great tool to get funding for PickensPlan projects through support of Renewable Energy projects. On my web page is a link for a new group that was started today called “Energy Independence US Treasury Savings Bonds” At your discretion I encourage you to join on the link as one of “my friends” and the join the group if you agree with the goals. I have created a group on PickensPlan called “Energy Independence US Treasury Savings Bonds” . It is currently listed as the number 3 group on the PickensPlan website and I encourage you to check it out, join if you like it, and become friends on my PickensPlan page. My email address is michael.kendall@ymail.com Here is a copy of a fax sent to Nancy Pelosi the other day:
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27FEB09
Honorable Speaker of the House Congresswoman Pelosi,

I am an Electronic Technician Chief in the US Navy with 27 years service stationed overseas. I’m outlying an idea to assist and work with current plans for achieving energy independence. I urge you, as speaker of the house and the driving force to form the select committee on energy independence and global warming, consider for discussion and introduction into the house US Treasury Savings Bonds for Energy Independance.
In WWII America sold war bonds supporting the war effort. When young, my mother told me her primary school raised enough money through bonds to build a tank to support troops. I am impressed with the patriotism and purpose of our greatest generation that accomplished so much.

Selling energy bonds for RE (Renewable Energy) development would lower foreign oil imports and assist with the complex problem of funding. Bonds sold as “Energy S” could support new solar trough plants, “Energy W” to support wind farms, Energy “H” to support hydroelectric plants, Energy “T” to support RE transportation such as electric bullet train routes powered by RE, Energy "C" COOPS for small communities only needing a small quantity of turbines, and Energy “I” for needed infrastructure high voltage power lines to the RE site. Bonds will have the project name and include an artist’s perspective of the project and an American flag. President Obama had great success with the internet during his campaign. In a similar manner, using the internet, energy bonds could have a website listing current projects and an “electronic checkout” could purchase a bond $25 or higher. Simpler methods of payment such as “PAYPAL” and credit cards would be available and after an electronic purchase is complete a color print out of the bond is available with a follow up of the bond in the mail. The website would limit quantity of projects for each category until funding is complete. After a project becomes funded, a new project will be available. A tab on the site will show history and status of previous projects. Purchasers may take great pride in “collecting” and displaying bonds of various RE projects and participating at different levels of financial support. Solar trough plants in the multi-hundred MW size capacity with molten salt energy storage in California, Arizona, and West Texas can provide a major portion of electric needs. North Dakota has potential to support 1/3 of our nations electric needs in it’s class 4 wind zone areas. There are plenty of suitable proposed wind turbine farms now around the nation to significantly increase our RE if funded. Mid sized hydro-electric has not been used in America to it’s full potential. Following the example of our neighbor, Canada, it would provide a significant increase in percentage of electric production. Developing all three we could provide the majority of our electric and heating needs through renewable energy in a "New New Deal" fashion allowing natural gas for transportation as T. Boone Pickens is working for. Bullet train routes have proven a viable alternative to commercial domestic air service and when powered by electricity provided by RE suppliers America would be in the forefront of world technology. Example, I heard of discussion for a commuter train from Denver to Colorado Springs. Such a route built as a renewable energy project with charter requirement legally requiring to only purchase electricity from available renewable energy sources would be a model example. There are many train routes, city bus systems, and government vehicles that can be converted to run from alternative energy sources and fuels. Jobs created would bolster the economy, lower trade deficit, and strengthen national security. I would take great pride in print outs of bonds with graphics of each project I supported and many other Americans would also. The energy bonds could have tax breaks. BLM lands may be a viable place to start for some projects.

I contacted the US treasury department and was told that the marketing department for savings bonds closed several years ago. I was told there would be problems because savings bonds are at the federal level while the projects will be at the state and local level. I disagree and believe that these can easily be figured out in the way of grants to the state and local level using money from the bonds for those specific projects. I was told to check out auctions on the www.treasurydirect.gov website and found them to not apply to citizens wanting to buy savings bonds to support a cause such as energy independance. I was told by the treasury department to look into CREB (Clean Renewable Energy Bonds). I found CREB to be large scale funding that a citizen would not be able to participate in as a US Treasury Energy Independance Bond would provide. If given the tools to participate directly, the power of the citizens of the United States to help achieve energy independance could not be denied. Americans mean well and the Energy Independance Savings bond program will give citizens the power at their level to make it happen. If marketed through a web page, commercials, and to federal employees the word would get out and participation would spread like wildfire.

Mr. Paul Gipe, a resident of Bakersfield CA, an author of several books about wind energy, and recipient of multiple awards as a pioneer in the industry since the 1970's has put a letter I wrote to Senator Dorgan on this subject as well as an older letter I wrote on wind COOP in JAN07. These websites are:

http://www.wind-works.org/coopwind/RenewableEnergyBondsforEnergyIndependence.html
and
http://www.wind-works.org/articles/AmericanEnergyIndependencethroughCooperativeInvestmentinWindEnergy.html

Sincerely and very respectfully,

ETC(SW/AW) Mike Kendall USN
Mailing address: PSC 476, Box 879, FPO AP, 96322 USA
Telephone (803) 265-4756, Email: michael.kendall@ymail.com

At 10:06pm on January 4, 2009, Mark Hedtke said…: Christiane,
It's nice to find people like Boone who have been in the oil and gas industry, yet are open minded enough to consider alternatives. Here are a couple sites you might find interesting, with respect to alternative energy: Urban Xprize Suggestion and Motor Development International.

At 1:47pm on January 4, 2009, Michael D. Myjak said…: You know, we have another launch coming up. Are you coming in town for that one too? Its not too often I find someone who is interested in or works in the oil industry... and is interested in renewable energy.

We know Obama is interested in solar power... and it would be nice to see Florida take the lead in that end of the industry. Question is... how best to do that? I do have some ideas...

best-
Michael