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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:

Engineer and project manager for developing new technology. I am currently working in Iraq for Manufacturing re-Construction and industrial upgrades to factories in the country. I also attended the alternative energy expo in Abu Dhabi in January 2009 to meet with vendors and learn of economically sound projects in the Middle East, they are very few and far between.

What excites you about this campaign?

private capital outside of government regulations..establishing investment groups and also professional installation of solar systems on residentail and commercial properties in conjunction with roofing improvements, etc.
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On the other hand: I am not interested in tree hugging crackpot liberals who wish to damage our nation by restricting the economy from any form of real growth through innovation. I plant plenty of trees and I also cut them down for firewood whenever I like.. I enjoy splitting it and burning it to heat my home rather than buy lots of natural gas. It is not about saving "carbon dioxide", it is about saving money and using those savings wisely to grow the nation's wealth and strength. If you want to reduce carbon dioxide in the air, just place a thick plastic bag over your head for 6 minutes and you will have done the world a favor, See my point?

What do you want to do to help?

it depends...mostly manufacturing and logistics engineering. I have an interest in renovating commercial properties in large Metro Areas with solar systems to enhance their utility and produce power on an established grid..property that is above the leaf / pinestraw line and also large buildings with no trees present to interfere like shopping centers...etc.

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As I see it the key to this is private investment and individual property owners using their assets in the free market. Most oil and gas in the US is now on government owned land both on shore and off. A few areas like the Bakken oilfields are still on private propoerty so this is good. Wind and solar can be generated on private proprty and sold in the market. If the Nancy Pelosis and Barack Obamas of the world are allowed to regulate this effort, then it is all for naught. Keep the government o… Continue

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At 8:22am on April 13, 2009, Fred Fox said…: Sent the phone no. earlier to your private email.

At 8:22am on April 13, 2009, Fred Fox said…: Sent it earlier to your private email that you provided.

At 8:09am on April 13, 2009, Fred Fox said…: Welcome back to the motherland Bill. :- ).

At 5:16am on February 21, 2009, Russell Carlisle said…: I am not related to Judge Rusty Carlisle in Marietta, GA. I am aquainted with him. We met during our college years at the University of Georgia way back in 1968-72.

At 9:34am on January 12, 2009, John Oxendine said…: Pleased to meet contact my office at 404-872-1740. Ask for Jeff. Thanks for your service in Iraq.

John

At 12:03pm on November 15, 2008, Fred Fox said…: None. Sorry to not be of any informational assistance. My practice, by design, is metro-Atlanta/north Georgia and commercial.

At 4:13pm on November 10, 2008, Kim Anderson said…: Here is another interesting release I just got:

HOLLISTON,MA — After touring a local start-up company that sells solar, wind and geothermal energy products, an area congressman called for an end to U.S. oil subsidies and stronger support for renewable fuels.

"We need to make this new technology as cheap as possible so people can take advantage of it," U.S. Rep. James McGovern said yesterday while visiting Winsupply, a small Holliston distributor of clean energy systems.

Winsupply, which opened on Everett Street in June, is easily spotted by the only wind turbine in town spinning overhead. Entrepreneurs who started the business said demand is rapidly growing for their products, which also can harness solar power for electricity and hot water, as well as geothermal power.

At 1:21pm on October 14, 2008, Susan Stann said…: Hello Bill, Hope you are doing well. I agree with some of your observations about various folks who are sometimes sending me strange emails. . . I have to be careful. However, most folks seem to be of good character, hardworking, and wholesome.

Yes, my presumption about the love traveling the miles was merely an effort to be kind. I understand. It must be hard over there. If this gives you any comfort, as you can see from the news, the recession has really hit hard in the U.S. I've been tied up with projects. But, look forward to hopefully making a difference together with alliances who understand the need for renewable energy.

Best Regards,
Susan

At 7:38am on October 14, 2008, Kim Anderson said…: Got it, BILL!

Best
Kim

At 5:40am on October 14, 2008, Kim Anderson said…: Oh Wiliam, I forgot about that. Thanks for the reminder. KEEP SAFE. WE await your speedy return. We'll make you work hard when you get back stateside!
Best to you
Kim