All Blog Posts Tagged 'future' (19)

At THIS MOMENT 11% OF MEMBERS ARE ACTIVE

WHAT I WOULD DO IS BE IN CONTACT WITH THE MEMBERSHIP, CHECK ON MEMBERS PAGES GIVE THE PERSONAL ADVICE AND BE THE GLUE THAT HOLDS US TOGETHER, I KNOW I AM VERY ACTIVE AND REMAIN SO, MIGHT JUST SOUND OFF TO A FEW BUT THAT IS LIFE.....................CHECK WEB SITES ONE BY ONE, Continue

Added by Jeffrey Michael Paganini on September 30, 2009 at 8:47pm — No Comments

Greenwala initiates a million-tree challenge to celebrate Earth Month

Greenwala will plant a tree for every new member who joins this year, with a goal of creating a million-member community engaged in the green revolution LAKE FOREST, Calif., April 13, 2009 — Greenwala, the green social network, is embarking on an ambitious effort to combat deforestation by planting a tree for every member who joins its network this year. Its goal is to plant one million trees and create a million-member community engaged in the green revolution. “In 1970, we celebrated the fir… Continue

Added by Jonathan Good on April 30, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Focusing On The Present, Building For The Future

Earlier this week I participated in a conference call with Boone Pickens. A transcript of what Boone talked about in that call is available here. I think that one of the most important aspects of his comments were references to what has to be done NOW in relation to establishing a green energy economy. What we do today and how we do it is going to determine our path for a long time to come.… Continue

Added by Mike Johnston on March 21, 2009 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Upgrade Solar Infrastructure at the U.S. border using Border Fence access

Why not upgrade Solar Power Infrastructure at the U.S. border using Border Fence access to jump start a national solar power grid? Without backing or negating the border fence politics, why not use the current construction and security access created by the massive US-Mexico border fence to support a Solar power grid and power generation infrastructure to supply power to the south west region on both sides of the border? http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100155361 http://www.… Continue

Added by Joe Drury on February 15, 2009 at 11:01am — No Comments

Takin It To The Streets

Last night I attended a holiday open house party put on by Penn Future which is a green energy/environmental advocacy group in Pennsylvania. I am telling you about this so you see just how easy it is for members of the Pickens Plan "street team" to get out there and spread the message. Attending the event were renewable energy executives and people from various departments of the Pa government. There were both Republicans and Democrats there and I found… Continue

Added by Mike Johnston on December 5, 2008 at 9:16am — 2 Comments

The Pickens Plan: Reloaded

I have fleshed out Boone Pickens basic Pickens Plan proposals of switching heavy trucks to natural gas fuel and building alternative energy into our primary electric source into a form that I think shows the best path to follow when enacting them and, to some extent, predicts the best case future development of them. Following is a brief description of that model. CNG fuel: Switching to gaseous fuels would allow us to use any alternative fuel (petroleum. coal, biodiesel, alcohol, charco… Continue

Added by Mike Johnston on December 4, 2008 at 10:00am — 4 Comments

Abu Dhabi is a leading renewable market, according to WFES experts

If someone had said five years ago that the largest conference and exhibition in renewable energy was in Abu Dhabi, you probably would have laughed. However, the World Future Energy Summit has broken all kinds of records and won numerous international awards. With the powerhouse of renewable energy, Germany, hitting recession and general downturn in investments in renewable energy, what attracts 300 companies to exhibit in Abu Dhabi? “In terms of policy and leadership, the response from the Mid… Continue

Added by Mike Johnston on November 21, 2008 at 8:00am — No Comments

In The Eye of The Storm

The first wave in this hurricane of events is past us. As we look out on the ravaged landscape oil is at record low prices and the economy is in ruins. Alternative energy projects all over the world have been put on hold and some alternative fuel companies have even sought bankrupt… Continue

Added by Mike Johnston on November 14, 2008 at 8:30am — 1 Comment

Establishing A Uniform Model For Electric Transmission

By Mike Johnston One of the first things that we have to start considering as we work toward a new energy future is the state of our electric distribution grid and the policies associated with the production, distribution and sale of electricity. This is necessary due to the aging components of the grid . There is a lot of new technology out there today which… Continue

Added by Mike Johnston on November 6, 2008 at 7:00am — No Comments

The Future of Transportation

Transportation fuels account for 67% of the oil used in the United States. Of that 67% heavy trucks use 16% and light duty trucks and passenger cars 61% (chart). If we can successfully convert all of our transportation to better, more efficient fuels and use those fuels more efficiently we will eliminate the need to import oil and at the same time drastically reduce our emissions of greenhouse gasses. I t… Continue

Added by Mike Johnston on November 3, 2008 at 12:30pm — 5 Comments

One should be well informed before opening ones mouth.

Ok guys; - we’ve had a lot of fear and irrational panic this last month or so. We all are aware of that. I don’t think it is my fault, your fault, or Mr. Pickens fault; it’s just one of those things that has never happened before and has taken us all by surprise. Trying to forecast the future from the point in time that we now exist is impossible for any man or group of men. As a group and as a nation we need to go back to walking mode; - not knowing what will happen next and just put one foot i… Continue

Added by kipp shep on October 30, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

World Future Energy Summit

After a hugely success inaugural event in 2008, we are now working hard to put together the programme and plans for the 2009 World Future Energy Summit.

The conference will cover a wide range of themes including: # Energy policy # Investment and funding # Green buildings # Clean transport # Solar # Wind… Continue

Added by Mike Johnston on October 23, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

NEBRASKA SAND HILLS WIND POWER!!

AINSWORTH, Neb. Driving south out of the agricultural town of Ainsworth, you can’t miss its newest crop: wind turbines, three dozen of them, with steel stalks 230 feet high and petal-like blades 131 feet long, sprouting improbably from the sand hills of north-central Nebraska, beside ruminating cattle. Though painted gray, the turbines stand out against the evening backdrop of battleship-colored thunderclouds and bear an almost celestial whiteness when day’s light is right. Airplane pilots can… Continue

Added by Timoti on October 21, 2008 at 8:57pm — No Comments

Decisions For Our Children

I was very disappointed in the presidential debate. The candidates did not directly address the energy crisis in a way that brought clarity on how their solution was going to bring us a long term solution. It seems that it really is up to us. We must find a cooperative resolution to optimize the vision of our children's future. Our system is broken. Our children will suffer from the poor decisions made in the next months. The young adults involved in the environmental movement have tons of reso… Continue

Added by Shine Editor on October 7, 2008 at 8:20pm — No Comments

Natural gas is the pipeline to the American peoples’ future prosperity and world peace.

Natural gas is the pipeline to the American peoples’ future prosperity and world peace. The United States has 2,247 tcf of natural gas reserves, enough to last 118 years at 2007 demand levels. Natural gas is the most important, expedient and beneficial resource for keeping the USA moving forward as the world's economic and international political leader. The greater the focus and effort put on powering our transportation and electrical power generation needs with this abundant blessing, the s… Continue

Added by Alan Orr on October 5, 2008 at 12:40am — No Comments

... the CRISIS of CONTROVERSY

The Internet Green Guide.com, owned by Brent Teague, received responses from people sharing about the pitfalls with "PickensPlan." Most people are unconcerned whether T. Boone Pickens becomes profitable from developing the "best" energy plan for our future, as they are capitalists themselves and believe in making a buck, but there is some of that and it will be addressed toward the end of this article. The majority of concern is the strength of Pickens' plan and whether he has taken adequate tim… Continue

Added by Brent Teague, mba on September 15, 2008 at 7:30pm — 2 Comments

Are We Staying Here Or Moving Forward?

I have seen many posts and articles on politics here in the Pickens Plan site. This is all well and good to keep up with them but that is being done everywhere! It has been those same politics that got us where we are today, setting back lounging beside the oil fire, driving the biggest and most gas guzzeling vehicle we can find. If that is not enough, pass a bill to make vehicles work harder to even run and call it an improvement! I don't care about the political lies and promises. Yes we need… Continue

Added by Scott Reynolds on September 6, 2008 at 6:21pm — 2 Comments

Policy recommendations for a Cleaner, Greener Energy Future!

Key policy recommendations for a Cleaner, Greener Energy Future include: * Provide multiyear tax incentives for renewable-energy production and energy-efficiency projects. * Set national mandates that would require utilities to get at least 20 percent of their electricity from wind, solar and geothermal energy by 2020. * Add and updating the building code to require energy-efficiency measures in the construction of new buildings and the renovation of existing buildings, and setting a g… Continue

Added by Bruce Eric Montgomery on August 23, 2008 at 3:45pm — 1 Comment

Three changes to save gas

Hi Folks, The Pickens Plan is a fantastic step in the right direction and I hope it becomes a reality. But there are other things that can be done like solar power and energy conservation that can also make a big difference. Speaking to energy conservation in particular, I want to share something I posted earlier on my Sustainable Future blog. Three Changes to Save Big on Gas by Tim Gamble, Sustainabl… Continue

Added by Tim Gamble on July 17, 2008 at 2:16pm — No Comments