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- Are you interested in becoming an organizer in your area?
- Yes
- Tell us about your experience with alternative energy:
- I have been interested in alternative energy for some time. I learned of "peak oil" around 2000, but with gas prices less than $2 it was hard to fully grasp the consequences. Being the optimist I was, and falling for the hype, I assumed hydrogen fuel cells and ethanol would save us. In 2006 after reading books such as "Twilight in the Desert" by Matthew Simmons and "Peak Oil: The View from Hubbert's Peak" by Ken Deffeyes and following the website http://www.theoildrum.com/ I began to get more concerned and fully grasp the scale of the problem. Still, the public seemed oblivious to the issue and I didn't see how I could make a difference.
Sometime in 2007 I learned of T. Boone Pickens plan to build a giant wind farm in West Texas and hearing some of his interviews on TV it was clear he understood the problem, but I still asked myself, "how can one man really make that much of a difference?"
- What excites you about this campaign?
- Now I understand how one man CAN make a difference if time is right and he is in a position to lead the way. I am thrilled that there is finally a movement that will inevitably become an uprising.
- What do you want to do to help?
- I'll do everything I can
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The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of Energy Policy
In an effort to sort out the various proposals that have been thrown around and how helpful (or harmful) they would be, I've made an effort to categorize them into one of four categories: most helpful, somewhat helpful, no help and harmful. Hopefully we can come to some concensus so that we can be in sync when it comes to putting pressure on WashingtonI welcome your feedback. Please keep the discussion as non-partisan as possible.
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Long term extension of the Renew… Continue
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Posted on August 1, 2008 at 2:01pm —
The PickensPlan needs a 50 state strategy
So far I've been really impressed with PR push associated with the PickensPlan. I've seen the commercials on TV and heard them on radio. Pickens has been all over the major networks. The results are promising. As of now, more than 90,000 have signed up on the website. Pickens has had been received by congressional committees, political party leaders and even the White House. At the same time, the campaign is building from the bottom up thanks to the social network aspect of push.pickensplan.com.… Continue
Posted on July 31, 2008 at 12:37pm — 1 Comment
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I noticed that you are in Austin and thought your might be interested in knowing a little more about Natural Gas Vehicle options here in Central Texas.
The Honda GX isn't the only EPA approved CNG vehicle. I drive a new EPA Certified Ford Focus with leather interior and audiophile sound system with Sync and with the tax credits and rebates, it cost much less than the Civic GX. Other vehicle models are also available and more are coming soon. Click here for additional details.
There is still only one public fueling station in Austin, but I am confident we'll see more built soon. I'm even looking at putting one in myself. In the meantime, you can always fill up at home the way Boone does with a Phill from Fox Service Company.
If you'd like to learn more about Natural Gas Vehicles, please don't hesitate to contact me anytime.
Ronnie Oldham
CleanFuel Conversions
www.cleanfuelconversions.com
ronnie@cleanfuelconversions.com
(512) 289-9799
I am member of the 'Texas for Energy Independence' group and from Dallas, TX. I have a request for you. Can you send out an email to the 'Texas for Energy Independence' members and let them know about the TX Senator Cornyn Call Campaign Event on Tuesday, Jan 20th. They can call anytime during the day. Here is the Event Link: http://push.pickensplan.com/events/event/show?id=2187034:Event:1787187
I would appreciate it a lot.
Please email me back and let me know what you decide.
Thanks,
Jimmy Horn
Pickens Plan District TX-26 Co-Lead
Happy New Year Jeremy,
Last year I helped so many members of Pickens Plan learn about personal home energy plans. It's all about conservation of power, and home power generation, things I have been doing at my residence to lower my electricity costs. Send me a friend request a to add me Jeremy, I'd be honored to have you as a friend here.
BTW, Texas: I just posted an article link on my pickens page about Home Wind Systems in Texas. Your state's representatives, governor, and public utility commission officials are not in your corner with this "weak policy" on Net Metering. Instead they have the tables turned against green power for businesses and homeowners. Texas has created multiple sets of rules for loopholes and you have less rights than people in other states. You should read that article, important.
Is it called spamming when you invite all your friends to join Global Development Group? I hope not.
My name is Geoff Bailey and I am the Pickens Plan regional campaign director for Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. I know how involved you've been on the site for the past two months and I just wanted to thank you for all of your hard work!
I am actually looking for folks who would like to blog about the plan in different states. If you would like to be one of our bloggers in the great state of Texas, please let me know.
I just wanted to personally introduce myself. And I hope you are having a great day!
Geoff
CALLING ALL LEADERS!
We have petitions! "THE PLEDGE" is on the main page.
I think this is the very best tool we could ask for. It is so much easier to get someone to sign a petition than to go online and join the plan as a member.
I have been test driving it for a few days and got 200 signatures rather eaasily. Most folks had seen the ads or seen Boone on the news. Most were eager to sign it and strongly support it. A few wanted to get more info- I handed them a business card with the website. Very few said no (2 or 3).
I hope you can ask all your "friends" to download a bunch of PLEDGES and fax them back to the office ASAP. THIS IS HOW WE BUILD AN ARMY much faster. Millions of signatures.
Thank you for all your efforts. We have a very strong team. Many ants can take the Hill!
Best
Kim
Posted: August 26, 2008
by: Staff Reports / Indian Country Today
AUSTIN, Texas - A new Native-operated 501(c)(3) is turning its focus on green-collar careers for American Indians and veterans.
Native Workplace is officially announcing its new effort to help the community connect with the thousands of careers created by growth in renewable energy industries.
Its mission is to promote green-collar careers and to develop an American Indian and veteran work force for green industries.
Making www.nativeworkplace.com a hub for information regarding green growth in Indian country as well as an educational site is also in the works.
''We realized that there wasn't a place where people could learn about the different types of careers in green energy and the skill sets involved,'' said Cristala Mussato-Allen, founder and executive director of NWP. ''People have no idea what these jobs require or how they are defined.''
The nonprofit is focusing on two main goals: educating the community and recruiting tribal members and veterans into training and employment nationwide.
The organization will be hosting ''Green Collar Career Day'' events where the community can learn about these new jobs. Events will be a combined effort with on-site recruitment into local training, on-the-job training employment, and certification opportunities.
Affordable entry-level training is already available at some schools near tribal communities, and expansion into tribal colleges is under way. Many of the employment opportunities are on-the-job training, so tribal members can be working, learning and receiving a paycheck from day one.
''Indian country is poised to fill the work force void the renewable industry is currently experiencing. Tribal communities, both rural and urban, are located near growing opportunities,'' said Lee Ann TallBear, who chairs the board of directors. ''These careers are a perfect fit for who we are as Native people.''
The organization hopes schools use the site as a place for creating green education and career projects.
Additional resources provided include nationwide listings of Native chambers of commerce, urban Indian centers and tribal colleges, as well as green Native businesses, green grants for tribes, green tribal news and links to other Native environmental organizations.
''We are excited at the possibilities of our community being in the forefront of these new jobs. Besides the obvious contribution we will be making to save our sacred sources, it gives us a chance to learn trades that provide secure income and an opportunity for business development,'' Mussato-Allen said.
For more information, visit www.nativeworkplace.com
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas----When the people at Green Mountain Energy heard that the Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair was looking for additional volunteers for their fall festival, they responded by offering to sponsor renewable energy credits for the first 100 people who sign up.
This opportunity will provide individuals with a way to take action and support the move toward renewable energy options in Texas. Not only will volunteers earn renewable energy credits toward reducing their own carbon foot print, they will also receive free entry into the fair and the Roundup tee-shirt. We hope you will volunteer by signing up at www.theroundup.org or call the Roundup Coordinator at 877-376-8638.
At the Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair, over 7500 people gather annually to explore products and technology that is sustainable, renewable and recyclable – products that offer green-living choices. The Renewable Energy Roundup takes place in Fredericksburg, Friday, September 26 through Sunday, the 28th. A fusion of information and entertainment, this year’s schedule includes workshops, kid’s activities, healthy cooking demos, and a natural organic food café. Hands-on activities include interactive exhibits and demonstrations, dozens of practical and informative workshops, vehicle ride-and-drive and live entertainment in the beer garten.
Green Mountain Energy knows that, more than ever, Texans are exploring how to meet their daily needs in ways that help ensure their future quality of life. Taking steps like reducing carbon emissions from driving and flying, buying cleaner electricity, and choosing local, organic products all play a part in the increasingly popular green lifestyle.
Green Mountain Energy Company is the nation’s leading retail provider of cleaner energy and carbon offset solutions. Green Mountain offers residential, business, institutional and governmental customers an easy way to purchase cleaner, affordable electricity products, as well as the opportunity to offset their carbon footprint. So it makes sense that the folks at Green Mountain Energy were ready to provide sponsorship for those who volunteer at the Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair. Green Mountain’s carbon offset brand, BeGreen also helps Texans “walk the talk” by providing easy ways go green. Visit the BeGreen website to get more ideas about reducing and offsetting your household’s carbon footprint (www.begreennow.com).
The ninth annual Texas Renewable Energy Roundup is co-organized by the Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association and the Texas Solar Energy Society, in cooperation with the Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. Event proceeds will benefit TREIA and TXSES, two non-profits that strive to increase the understanding and awareness of renewable energy applications and promote their wide use. Major sponsorship is provided by the Texas State Energy Conservation Office.
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Debrah Dubay, 512-306-9075 or cell: 512-627-3782
ddubay1@austin.rr.com
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