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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 install photovoltaic systems and wind generator systems on sailboats.

What excites you about this campaign?

Everything! Kudos to Mr. Pickens for having the gumption to speak up and say what needs to be said.

What do you want to do to help?

Anything I can do.

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At 4:07pm on August 10, 2009, John Osborn said…: Hey David,

Does your area have regular meetings yet for Pickens Plan? If not, I want you to know that ours does and you are welcome to come to any of them. To get information and directions, just go to the Events Tab and look for District FL-11

We arrange guest speakers from the energy industry and political figures from every level of government. For our meeting on August 13th we have "David Gammon" from Progress Energy's Renewable Energy Contracts department and on the following month we have booked "Mark Sharpe" of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.

Have a great week,

At 11:31pm 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 9:31pm on August 7, 2008, Bruce Hubbell said…: David;
Bruce Hubbell here. I joined the Central Florida for Pickens group a few weeks ago. We're having a meeting at the Mall at Millinia food court on this coming Sunday from 5pm till 6:30. Mainly just a meet and greet and begin to formulate a plan on getting elected officials on board. If your interested, put the word out to your group.

Bruce Hubbell
Orlando
bhubbell1@bellsouth.net
407-252-5080

At 12:10pm on July 16, 2008, David Browne said…: The cost of pv is about 8.00 per watt. In today's tight credit situation, I don't know that many companies are going to front the cost of PV for home-owners. If you are renting--I think actually it would be a lease--you are paying interest on that as well.

At 11:28am on July 16, 2008, Auntie Tutu said…: I outfitted my 1997 house for solar at the time of construction for $10,000. It worked great. I sold and moved, and new setup cost $14,500. I am here to dispute the horrendous figures. Greedy solar suppliers price themselves out of the market. And as for cash flow, there are companies who will PUT THE PANELS on your roof for nothing down, X dollars a month, and let you RENT TO OWN just like that cheap furniture store does in your town. Again, when you buy solar, buy HALF of what the advisor/supplier says you need. If it is off, you can add on later. Really. Passit on.

At 7:00pm on July 15, 2008, David Browne said…: The beauty of Florida is we have hills in the middle backbone of the state that is perfect for wind farms, we have an abundance of solar and we have 3000 miles of coastline some of which can be designated for wave farms.

Instead, the only Florida alternative to oil and coal seems to be a recent resurgence in the idea of two new nuclear plants at Crystal River. Burying ourselves in nuclear waste is nothing we should consider passing on to our children.

At 6:38pm on July 15, 2008, Ed Rubiera said…: Wind speeds in Florida average only 8.56 mph, which is not great, but with the right government incentives, and a modification of zoning/HOA rules, a case can be made for residential generation. However, the power companies, at least Progress Energy, pays a pittance for purchased power compared to what we have to pay them. We should learn from Germany in this regard.

By the way, we should consolidate some of these groups into one area-wide with common shared interests and potential action.