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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:: Hydrogen as a hybrid utility
Compost as an alternative to petro based AA-Nitrogen, etc.

What excites you about this campaign?: United States prosperity and economic independence. If there's one thing money will get you, it's an audience - just ask TBP.

What do you want to do to help?: Work to overcome the economic supression of No Man's Land which may result from the economic boom of wind and solar energy. Regardless, it's exciting to know that my children and grand-children and yours may have a fighting chance at doing something economically worthwhile for a change.

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At 12:07pm on August 13, 2008, Andrew Lewis said…: Mike,

Sorry that I've been hard to reach. We're bogged down with the Oklahoma and Iowa town halls which are just about over. I'll get in touch with you again soon.

At 9:36am on August 9, 2008, Janis Oney said…: Mike it is a shame when a company or state can hold some of its citizens hostage so to speak.. I hope Boone can help out with this problem.. I certainly plan on getting a wind turbine soon.. There is no one saying I cannot that I know about where I live or even in Brown Co. Tx. I have checked all over the place..
Here is an e-mail from a fellow member in case you missed it..

South Texas Wind Farms to be CompletedPosted by Mannti Cummins on August 7, 2008 at 6:38pm in Texans for Energy Independence

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Federal lawsuit against Kenedy County wind farms dismissed
The $700 million project began construction last fall and will erect 118 turbines
By Fanny S. Chirinos (Contact)
Originally published 05:03 p.m., August 7, 2008
Updated 05:03 p.m., August 7, 2008

A federal judge in Austin dismissed a lawsuit that sought to prevent further construction of two Kenedy County wind farm projects.

The suit was filed in December by the Coastal Habitat Alliance, a nine-member environmental group that includes King Ranch, claiming the projects would cause irrevocable damage to the environment and birds. The alliance also filed a suit in state court that was dismissed earlier this year.

The wind farm projects, by Australian-based Babcock and Brown Ltd. and Oregon-based Iberdrola Renewables, formerly PPM Energy, continued with site preparation and initial construction and erection of wind turbines. Both projects are expected to begin generating energy by the end of the year.

Jim Blackburn, alliance founder, said the group would wait to read the federal judges written opinion before contemplating an appeal.

CHA will offer comments on that process and may pose a legal challenge at a later time if warranted, Blackburn said. We have compiled a lot of interesting information on bird impacts and on impacts to the Laguna Madre from these wind farms in anticipation of trial. But for now, litigation is over and we are waiting for the opinion to see what we think.

Hunter Armistead, head of Babcock and Browns North American energy group, said his company was meticulous in its approach to the development of the project.

Our intention has always been to deliver the benefits of renewable energy while minimizing any impact to the environment, said Armistead in a written statement.

The companys $700 million project began construction last fall and will erect 118 turbines for an annual maximum output expected to be 283.2 megawatts, enough to power more than 72,000 homes.

Production is expected by November. The project has created about 300 construction jobs and will add about 20 permanent positions once completed.

Iberdrolas $400 million Peñascal Wind Farm is expected to begin producing energy in December and will have about 84 turbines, each capable of generating 2.4 megawatts a year for a total output of about 202 megawatts, enough to power 40,000 average homes.

Attempts to reach officials with Iberdrola were unsuccessful Thursday.
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At 3:37pm on August 8, 2008, Andrew Lewis said…: Just give me a call. I'm free whenever. You have my number from below.

Andrew

At 2:13pm on August 8, 2008, Andrew Lewis said…: Hey man,

My name is Andrew Lewis; I'm a national organizer with the Pickens Plan. We're gearing up our Oklahoma campaign and I was wondering if you had some time to talk about strategy. You can give me a call at 206-434-5871 or send me your number in a message. I want to talk at your earliest possible convenience. Thanks!

Andrew

At 4:38pm on August 7, 2008, Kathy Lee Hart said…: thanks for your positive remarks - takes a while - but more to come

At 10:31am on August 6, 2008, Clyde Childers said…: Mike would call me at 503-829-6533 please

At 8:04pm on August 5, 2008, Clyde Childers said…: you bet it is called qualify facilites. You file this generration witn FERC,. and they have to buy the power. QF are tiger in our tank.........let know if can help skype tel clyde.childers

At 7:40am on August 5, 2008, dan said…: Mike,
I love your comments on Marilynn's blog.

At 3:59pm on August 4, 2008, Luis Garcia VA District 9 Leader said…: I'm a website developer and just launched a new site called:
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We're looking writers and products for our website.

At 9:26pm on August 3, 2008, Gregory L. Smith said…: Wow, Mike I have to think we are our worst enemies. I just had a really bad exchange with James Tracy and the guy won't allow anyone to disagree or even question his inventiveness. Perhaps it is how I come across, but I want everyone to succeed, no matter where they are or how they think about me. As for the organization I have to plead that I do not know much what to do. There are so many outlying communities that need real help and the Panhandle is my first choice to help! It seems you get the least rain and the most back talk of any area in Oklahoma. You also have the best vistas of western America and except for the heat, it might just be the next resort area of the USA! Out away from the big world and in a comfortable state of mind. As for the many issues we face, I believe the first is to stop the arguments and start listening to each other. There are no wrong answers to questions. Just better ones, sometimes.
If solar film was more available, I would be selling it now. I wish the labs in California would finally get the new materials approved for use and processes. It they would, the cost will go down to 1/4 th the cost! Then anyone not wanting solar would be strange!
Well, Have to go to work tomorrow so good night and hope your area gets some rain tomorrow. We needed it today, but like usual, we have that infernal heat dome overhead. Talk to you soon. Gregor Smith gregors@att.net