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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 have no experience with alternative energy.

What excites you about this campaign?

I'm thrilled to see that someone with the financial means to deliver this message to large numbers of people has spoken out on the seriousness of the problem and (apparently) "put his money where his mouth is".

What do you want to do to help?

Participate in the process of education necessary to bring the ordinary citizen up to speed on the possibility that change could happen.

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At 5:18am on September 5, 2008, Kim Hansen said…: Hey,

Welcome and THANK YOU for joining Pickens Plan with the rest of us. We are glad you are here and we need your help.

You will have lots of fun on this site, meet a lot of people and learn more than you ever imagined. Start by joining some groups.

Be sure to check out my friends, as they are so smart, creative, educated, talented, hardworking, wholesome, friendly, helpful and very passionate.

Please remember why we are here, as we must help get our numbers up at a faster much pace and share ideas and resources. And get 5 friends to join this site, just as you have done!!!

Have a Green day,

Kim (Texas)

p.s. If you would like you can add me as one of your friends so that we may keep in touch and share ideas and information. Click the button (hyperlink) below your profile photo on your page + Add as friend.

At 5:58pm on September 1, 2008, Walter L. Ewald said…: Hi Mel……thank you for joining! Education is the key to knowledge, but where do we start? After you familiarize yourself with the information at this website, a wealth of additional information is available. We can look to Europe as our inspirational model for developing sustainable renewable energy. Countries like Denmark, Germany and Spain lead the way in this effort and have been there for the past 10-20 years - even more. Germany’s commitment through cooperatives and local municipalities has installed 19,000+ wind turbines and millions of solar collectors, both for solar hot water and electricity feeding the power grid.

The onshore and offshore installation of wind turbines in Denmark and Germany are producing 20% of all their electrical needs; in Spain, as much as 38% (please see examples in the photos on my page). We are 10 years behind in implementation compared to these countries!

I mention these examples to give us a direction for inspiration and point to where we could be heading with the Pickens Plan. The technology is already there and we do not have to reinvent the wheel. These are a few of the websites I would suggest you visit to see what others around the world have done and are doing:

1) The Solar Village – Freiburg, Germany. See: http://www.thesolarvillage.com/
Watch the video in the upper left corner of the page. It tells a great story.
2) The Folkecenter for Renewable Energy – Denmark.
See: http://www.folkecenter.net/gb/overview/publications/
Under VARIOUS, read: The transition from Fossil Fuels to the Renewable Energies
The whole website is excellent and you could spend hours there.
3) Google: Samso, Denmark. This is an island off the coast of Denmark that is completely self-sustaining. http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2008/07/07/080707fa_fact_kolbert
4) Read the article written by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. titled: “Global Warming: A Real Solution”

Here are a few great videos to see: “Saved by the Sun” a PBS NOVA video, and “A Crude Awakening” by Basil Gemlpke, et al. Americans need to mobilize and pressure our government representatives both on the state and national level. The Pickens Plan is a good place to foster discussion and share ideas and PUSH this plan! We can all share in this vital common cause. Good luck in your quest for a better more secure America….. Please ask 5 of your friends to join the “PLAN”……> Lee Ewald

At 4:50pm on September 1, 2008, Linda C said…: Hello, My name is Linda C. I hope you enjoy your experience on PickensPlan.com. Check the Daily Pickens for updates and the events to see if something is happening near you. If I can help you in anyway or answer questions, just ask. New friends are welcome.

I have a group called Seniors Online Supporters where everyone is welcome. Please stop by and look around.