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Would be nice to build some of these in Citrus County Florida there is plenty of space as well as close enough to the ports of Tampa to be viable for import and export needs. Our community could use the jobs and would be an excellent model setting...
To discuss and support the idea of using compressed air to power vehicles.
I also watched the Energy portion of the Governors conference last night and was lead to understand that
1cfm of Natural Gas is = to 8 gallons of liquid petroleum? is this true?
John Rowe and T.Boone put down the truth to the situation it was won...
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- Are you interested in becoming an organizer in your area?
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- Tell us about your experience with alternative energy:
- I have read everything possible so far. I would think the east coast is prime for wave energy. The west coast is prime for Wave energy and geothermal, as well as wind.the north west is prime for geothermal, wind, and perhaps a few more dams. There is little being done but talk. how much more talk?
I am thinking by July 1, 09 if mass action does not start to happen then the stall tactics well be the norm.
- What excites you about this campaign?
- WWII -The whole country became mobilized.
I see a mobilization coming again.
It should have happened within a year of 9-11 but it did not, which left me scratching my head a bit but better late then never.
- What do you want to do to help?
- I want to help construct infrastructure. The manual labor.
Although I am disabled I think within 10 years I wont be able to afford my home. I can assemble almost anything I try to.
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- At 9:32am on March 29, 2009,
Steve DiGiantomasso said… - Looks like something will be done with the grid soon. I hope there are not just smoke and mirrors being pandered to us from Uncle Sam.
Is it happening? Good Stuff? I am sure it is, an acquaintance sent me some excellent information on some of the cars of the future will pass it on and hope everyone has a look.
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/08/the_hybrid_mini.php
http://www.mdi.lu/english/
I am in the stands watching the most important program of the future!
- At 10:00am on February 23, 2009,
Steve DiGiantomasso said…
- I have an Idea.
OK
Lets take all the tax dollars for 1 year that are to be set as REFUNDS to the American people, Corporations, interest earnings and dividends from investment and put it towards the Problem. For those that do not pay taxes have them donate 2 percent of there social security benefits.
This may be taxing on some but with concessions by The Medical Community and Pharmaceutical corporations should be able to pick up the slack for the lower income medically needy individuals.
I am not sure as to what the problem of this is, All Americans want these problems taken care of and they are unwilling to wait another 30 years for the problems to go away. Bonds are also good but people cannot afford to put money out that they need to feed, house, and look after there children.
Great Summit Thank you Mr. Reid for calling for the summit and thank all the participants.
NOW LETS GET IT DONE!
- At 12:37am on January 28, 2009,
Michael Shawn Kendall said… - Hi Steve, Here is a way to help and give tools to all of us for getting more RE projects started. I have been pushing for the sell of 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 a RE savings bond to support a project. I need help pushing this project, I've faxed and emailed many in Congress/Senate already. My email is ke6cvh@yahoo.com. Here is a copy of a fax sent to Nancy Pelosi yesterday:
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: ke6cvh@yahoo.com
- At 10:37am on December 19, 2008,
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- At 9:21pm on November 11, 2008,
Kirk Goltry said… - Hi Steve, the "Phill" natural gas home fueling station is something I am looking into, and posted the photo on my page to spread the word. You can check it out at http://www.myphill.com/. Hope this helps!
- At 4:47am on November 6, 2008,
James Jonas said… - Hi Steve and sorry I have not gotten back to answer back. I am a Senior Commercial Alternative Lease Manager and your answer is yes.I do commercial sights such as CNG or other types of funding to people who qualify on conververtions of trucks ect I do small 50,000.00 and up projects.
- At 10:33am on October 25, 2008,
James Tracy said… - Thanks, Nicely designed anagram.
- At 10:22am on September 28, 2008,
Mark Johnson said… - Thank you very much, Steve, No, the major/minor car manufacturer’s have not bought http://www.JiffyGas.com as it is new but I can see in 2-3 years them adding it just like they did radios, wipers, sunroofs, etc.!
Yes, please see the 1-year warranty detailed under the FAQ on http://www.JiffyGas.com for availability / reliability / maintenance facts
Are there funding programs for private entrepreneurs, other than tax credits? Yes, everything is leaseable plus we will certify and train you if you want to be a partner. Just call or email mjohnson623@comcast.net or 239-287-6960
What are the regulations on the infrastructure? Just like getting CNG natural gas for your home / gas grill / gas stove, etc.: the http://www.JiffyGas.com station does need a certified plumber and electrician to set up the dispensing system.
Will only existing gas/diesel service stations be supplying these gadgets? I doubt that they would 'get' it plus http://www.JiffyGas.com will cannabilize their business fortunately for all of us.
Where does one go to learn how to install these for people? Again, we at http://www.JiffyGas.com will have our technicians train and certify you.
I’m sure this industry is going to boom. Yup! Let's clean up!
- At 6:17am on September 28, 2008,
Mark A. Carbone said… - Thanks Steve. I just contacted Mark from JiffyGas to see what that's about. Your point below is well taken. I did join Clean Action.org just now. That seems interesting. Only concern is that there are so many people trying so many things and so many groups popping up, it's hard to figure out who gets it and who's idea is going to win out. It's exciting though. If you find out let us know :)
- At 8:36pm on September 27, 2008,
Steve DiGiantomasso said…
- Here we go,
I had a dream last night that I opened the my first CNG station within a 75 mile radius. I didnt get a customer for 2 days. Then since they got such great mileage they didnt return for 2 weeks. Now im sitting on a 1/4 mil in investment selling stale coffee because only 1 person owns a CNG car. hmm Maybe Ill need a bit more investment and have a complete service station to install www.jiffygas.com products. Wow I,m on to something here. Whats my next move? Alot of issues.
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