Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson has signed the Pickens Pledge for Energy Independence. Following his lead, Kansas Lt. Governor Troy Findley has also signed the Pickens Pledge. We greatly appreciate their leadership and look forward to working with them to help end America's dependence on foreign oil.
Thanks to your calls and emails, these two elected officials have now taken a stand for energy independence. Please take some time and thank them for their leadership!
Office of the Governor
Capitol, 300 SW 10th Ave., Ste. 212S
Topeka, KS 66612-1590
1-877-KSWORKS (1-877-579-6757)
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
State Capitol, 2nd Floor
300 SW 10th Ave.
Topeka, KS 66612
Toll-Free 1-800-748-4408
I would like to visit Sweetwater in the next few weeks. I have several specific questions. 1: is there a general awareness of the technology for synthesizing methane from water and carbon dioxide using electrolytic cells and archaea microorganisms? Recent research indicates this is very efficient at converting electricity to natural gas. 2: is anyone there famliar with the development of technologies for synthsizing ammona using wind power. Current research on this is occuring at the University of Minnesota. 3: In circumstances where wind power is produced that no one can use, is there a type of utility account that would supply power only during periods of excess? I would like to use the above technologies as 'shunt loads', which are only activated when power is essentially 'free'. Is it convenient for you to visit with visitors over weekends? Thanks.
A couple of topics that could be discussed at the Great Plains Energy Summit...
S.1884 – The Salazar Harvesting Energy Act of 2007
Biochar and Bioenergy Co-Production: Protecting the Soil Resource and Combating Global Climate Change
Bioenergy production from agricultural and forestry biomass can boost U.S. energy independence, create additional income streams for agriculture and rural communities, and help combat global climate change by displacing fossil fuel use. Policies to promote bio-energy production from agricultural products must preserve the soil resources necessary to support adequate U.S. food and fiber production, which provide the basis for a continued strong U.S. economy. http://www.biochar-international.org/newinformationevents/newlegislation.html
From a discussion in the group Big Wind Biochar Dump Load Regulation.
An electrical pyrolysis load (microwave- infrared) allows excess wind energy to be used to maximize char and syngas production..syngas generators then produce electrical energy under low wind conditions,forming a carbon negative base load solution. Biochar Soil Technology.....Husbandry of whole new orders of life
Biotic Carbon, the carbon transformed by life, should never be combusted, oxidized and destroyed. It deserves more respect, reverence even, and understanding to use it back to the soil where 2/3 of excess atmospheric carbon originally came from.
Unfortunately, I am unable to attend, but I am interested in hearing about the discussions and information that comes out of the Summit. I will also be following the College World Series in Omaha June 13-24. Rooting interest for the Oregon State Beavers (1980-85) and Gonzaga Bulldogs (1992-1995), where I attended college, well, maybe not as often as I should have...but I was enrolled there. ;-)
Hey Greg,
If you don't mind I will post your information about the Great Plains Energy Summit on our NW Renewable Energy group page. Discussions from that summit could be useful information for your neighbors to the West. We have a lot of wind energy plans being built in WA, ID, OR, MT, WY, CO, and UT. I live in Eastern WA, and our best wind is in the SW quadrant of the state, and along the Pacific Coast. http://push.pickensplan.com/group/nwrenewableenergygroup
Happy New Year Greg,
Last year I helped so many members of Pickens Plan learn about personal home energy plans. It's all about conservation of power, and home power generation, things I have been doing at my residence to lower my electricity costs. Send me a friend request a to add me Greg, I'd be honored to have you as a friend here.
BTW, Texas: I just posted an article link on my pickens page about Home Wind Systems in Texas. Your state's representatives, governor, and public utility commission officials are not in your corner with this "weak policy" on Net Metering. Instead they have the tables turned against green power for businesses and homeowners. Texas has created multiple sets of rules for loopholes and you have less rights than people in other states. You should read that article, important.
Hello. My name is Adam. I have been developing an incredible new design of windmill. This project is in jeopardy as my financial backer has defaulted and now relatively minor debts are becoming legal issues. This project holds the promise of reducing wind power costs by 1/2 and also providing large amounts for lower investments. Also these machines can be installed on existing wind farms to increase output on the same real estate as these machines utilize wind 100 ft & below. I need help so I am reaching out. Adam
At 10:59am on October 16, 2008, Kim Anderson said…
Hi Greg
It has been a while since we kept in touch last!
We are now over 1.2 million suporters. We will need many more if we are to beat back the damn lobbyists and special interests. Can you help with the pledges? Every American needs to sign on. With pledges we can fan out and reach so many. It is an easy ask- Boone has done the hard work. I was able to get 300 signed in the first 4 days - everyone wants to to get off of foreign oil. We may never have a golden opportunity like this again!
ARE YOU IN?
Best
Kim
At 9:30am on September 22, 2008, Janice Brown said…
Hi Greg, thanks so much for dropping by. I would love to get some of your Sweetwater Wind power going in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. I will be there during the 2nd week of October to survey the 9 acres my family owns. I am trying to connect with someone who has the technology to build either wind or solar energy resouces. If you have any operatives who can make something happen, feel free to contact me. Take care!
hey greg,
i talked to my mother this morning and she said she watched a thing on boon in colorado a few nights ago!, she was excited to see it she said! and she told me to tell you hi. so hi!!!
http://waterunderattack.com/
Please view this video as an FYI to natural gas drilling environmental concerns.
At 10:21am on September 9, 2008, Sarahkatheryn said…
Hey Greg, I just wanted to remind you to try and get your friends and family to join the Kansas group too. We really need to grow the group so we can show there is enough support for the Pickens Plan in Kansas!
At 7:13am on September 9, 2008, Geoff Bailey said…
Mr. Mayor,
Hello!
My name is Geoffrey Bailey and I am the Pickens Plan regional campaign manager for the great states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. My job is to provide members of the Army with resources, ideas and support in the pursuit of American Energy Independence.
Please feel free to send me a message with any questions, comments or suggestions! Thank you so much for supporting the Pickens Plan and I look forward to working with you in the coming months to make America independent of foreign oil.
Geoff
P.S. My grandmother is from Sweetwater. I know your town well and I am so glad to see it booming again.
My name is RoseMarie LaCoursiere, new to PickensPlan by some 48 hours. Yesterday I launched a new group 'PICKens Me! ~Jobs!' with the intent to attract alternative energy employers and talent.
I stand and salute your work! Most impressive indeed, tomorrow I plan on reading further about your work and company. In the interim of learning more about your initiatives, I invite you to visit my page, and to consider posting opportunities at PICKens Me!
Simple ask if there is anything I can do for you or West Texas Wind Energy.
Several individual members of the PickensPlan have advanced the idea of a "petition drive" - i.e., have downloadable/printable petitions, then seek individuals to sign them outside stores, in non-governmental offices, at colleges, county and state fairs, outside sporting events, etc. A brief "handout" on the PickensPlan could also be given, or "business cards" or "stickers" - at the same time. All of the petitions would then be gathered and delivered en masse to Congress.
I believe this is a very good idea, in that it is: (a) proactive; (b) results in tangible evidence (boxes and boxes of signed petitions) that might influence Congress; (c) could lead to a surge of members of the PickensPlan (imagine the handout containing instructions for signing up as a member); and (d) provides a real sense of accomplishment to the members who are participating.
Will the PickensPlan support this idea, if not immediately then by scheduling it for a later "Call to Action"? Thank you for your consideration.
Colorado can't be a great state without working collaboratively toward a sustainable economy. This will require investment in our work force and economic infrastructure.
Can the push for a greener energy sector be good for the state and Northern Colorado?
Many people think so, and they are calling job creation an important side effect of the move toward renewable power and increased energy efficiency.
In the United States, we lost 24 percent of our manufacturing jobs between 2000 and 2008, or almost 3.5 million. It also took a huge toll on Northern Colorado in those years, shedding roughly 3,397 jobs.
As times are changing, we have to change. NCEDC is working hard with our partners to bring back those higher-paying manufacturing jobs in the clean-energy sector. However, while doing so, we have a dilemma. If we don't have the skilled labor force, those companies cannot be successful.
Let's focus for a moment on the wind industry. The wind-power industry estimates it employs some 40,000 people in the U.S., with 20,000 of those jobs created in 2007 or growing 45 percent.
Wind farms are increasing, but the labor supply is not.
In 2007, wind farms installed almost 3,200 turbines, providing 5,200 megawatts, or enough electricity to power 1.5 million homes for a year. Officials see a large obstacle coming in the form of its own work force.
A highly specialized group of technicians that combines working knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, computers and meteorology with the willingness to climb 200 feet in the air in all kinds of weather is badly needed.
And that creates an opportunity.
The American Wind Energy Association estimates the industry employed more than 20,000 last year. This doesn't include jobs making turbines and other equipment. They say future need is harder to quantify, given the uncertainties of the industry's growth. They project the need for at least 800 technicians to serve the turbines expected to be installed in 2008 alone.
So what is proactively being done in this region? Front Range Community College is creating technician certifications and two-year degrees that will offer opportunities to those who would find the $15- to $25-hour jobs a step up in their career paths.
These careers might be the first time a family has health benefits. In addition, the Northern Colorado Workforce Initiative spurred by NCEDC is gaining momentum.
This collaborative effort between primary employers, the educational system (K-12 and higher education) and organizations including the Larimer County Workforce Center, Chambers of Commerce, United Way and government are coming together in a common-sense, practical way to create training.
There are many sectors of our work force that would welcome new opportunities to help families thrive financially.
We have data showing a large underemployed population exists. Many identified have chosen to stay here for various reasons but live on less.
We are hearing of companies shutting their doors, thus creating a chilling effect on our economy.
For the past year, you've been hearing about the rising poverty statistics in the region - caused by these and many factors.
There is no wringing of hands in Larimer County. We are looking for and working on sustainable solutions for re-skilling opportunities for our people. Progress in clean energy is being made.
Hello I am trying to help my great uncle in putting up a windmill park on his farm in Nebraska and he is in need of comparative wind data. Do you know of a way to find such data?
Thank you for your time,
David Geisert
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Thanks to your calls and emails, these two elected officials have now taken a stand for energy independence. Please take some time and thank them for their leadership!
Office of the Governor
Capitol, 300 SW 10th Ave., Ste. 212S
Topeka, KS 66612-1590
1-877-KSWORKS (1-877-579-6757)
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
State Capitol, 2nd Floor
300 SW 10th Ave.
Topeka, KS 66612
Toll-Free 1-800-748-4408
S.1884 – The Salazar Harvesting Energy Act of 2007
Biochar and Bioenergy Co-Production: Protecting the Soil Resource and Combating Global Climate Change
Bioenergy production from agricultural and forestry biomass can boost U.S. energy independence, create additional income streams for agriculture and rural communities, and help combat global climate change by displacing fossil fuel use. Policies to promote bio-energy production from agricultural products must preserve the soil resources necessary to support adequate U.S. food and fiber production, which provide the basis for a continued strong U.S. economy.
http://www.biochar-international.org/newinformationevents/newlegislation.html
From a discussion in the group Big Wind Biochar Dump Load Regulation.
An electrical pyrolysis load (microwave- infrared) allows excess wind energy to be used to maximize char and syngas production..syngas generators then produce electrical energy under low wind conditions,forming a carbon negative base load solution.
Biochar Soil Technology.....Husbandry of whole new orders of life
Biotic Carbon, the carbon transformed by life, should never be combusted, oxidized and destroyed. It deserves more respect, reverence even, and understanding to use it back to the soil where 2/3 of excess atmospheric carbon originally came from.
http://push.pickensplan.com/group/bigwindbiochardumploadregulation/forum/topics/biochar-soil-technology-and
Unfortunately, I am unable to attend, but I am interested in hearing about the discussions and information that comes out of the Summit. I will also be following the College World Series in Omaha June 13-24. Rooting interest for the Oregon State Beavers (1980-85) and Gonzaga Bulldogs (1992-1995), where I attended college, well, maybe not as often as I should have...but I was enrolled there. ;-)
If you don't mind I will post your information about the Great Plains Energy Summit on our NW Renewable Energy group page. Discussions from that summit could be useful information for your neighbors to the West. We have a lot of wind energy plans being built in WA, ID, OR, MT, WY, CO, and UT. I live in Eastern WA, and our best wind is in the SW quadrant of the state, and along the Pacific Coast.
http://push.pickensplan.com/group/nwrenewableenergygroup
VIDEO of the very first design prototype:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmUZJYYT2n0
An article recently published:
http://www.biztimes.com/news/2009/2/6/innovations-racine-inventor-creates-a-better-windmill
Jeezus boys,. we got daughters lookin' at this PP site!
The Hottie's pages are difficult to explain to my three girls.
lol !
Greg, what have you heard about Hydrogen ON Demand systems for buildings and vehicles?
Write back please.
Steven Robinson
314 220 2498
allvilla@aol.com
Thank you for the friend invitation. We accept graciously.
Monty and Debbie
Happy New Year Greg,
Last year I helped so many members of Pickens Plan learn about personal home energy plans. It's all about conservation of power, and home power generation, things I have been doing at my residence to lower my electricity costs. Send me a friend request a to add me Greg, I'd be honored to have you as a friend here.
BTW, Texas: I just posted an article link on my pickens page about Home Wind Systems in Texas. Your state's representatives, governor, and public utility commission officials are not in your corner with this "weak policy" on Net Metering. Instead they have the tables turned against green power for businesses and homeowners. Texas has created multiple sets of rules for loopholes and you have less rights than people in other states. You should read that article, important.
It has been a while since we kept in touch last!
We are now over 1.2 million suporters. We will need many more if we are to beat back the damn lobbyists and special interests. Can you help with the pledges? Every American needs to sign on. With pledges we can fan out and reach so many. It is an easy ask- Boone has done the hard work. I was able to get 300 signed in the first 4 days - everyone wants to to get off of foreign oil. We may never have a golden opportunity like this again!
ARE YOU IN?
Best
Kim
i talked to my mother this morning and she said she watched a thing on boon in colorado a few nights ago!, she was excited to see it she said! and she told me to tell you hi. so hi!!!
Please view this video as an FYI to natural gas drilling environmental concerns.
Hello!
My name is Geoffrey Bailey and I am the Pickens Plan regional campaign manager for the great states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. My job is to provide members of the Army with resources, ideas and support in the pursuit of American Energy Independence.
Please feel free to send me a message with any questions, comments or suggestions! Thank you so much for supporting the Pickens Plan and I look forward to working with you in the coming months to make America independent of foreign oil.
Geoff
P.S. My grandmother is from Sweetwater. I know your town well and I am so glad to see it booming again.
My name is RoseMarie LaCoursiere, new to PickensPlan by some 48 hours. Yesterday I launched a new group 'PICKens Me! ~Jobs!' with the intent to attract alternative energy employers and talent.
I stand and salute your work! Most impressive indeed, tomorrow I plan on reading further about your work and company. In the interim of learning more about your initiatives, I invite you to visit my page, and to consider posting opportunities at PICKens Me!
Simple ask if there is anything I can do for you or West Texas Wind Energy.
All the best,
RoseMarie LaCoursiere
I believe this is a very good idea, in that it is: (a) proactive; (b) results in tangible evidence (boxes and boxes of signed petitions) that might influence Congress; (c) could lead to a surge of members of the PickensPlan (imagine the handout containing instructions for signing up as a member); and (d) provides a real sense of accomplishment to the members who are participating.
Will the PickensPlan support this idea, if not immediately then by scheduling it for a later "Call to Action"? Thank you for your consideration.
Maury Dobbie
mdobbie@ncedc.com.
Colorado can't be a great state without working collaboratively toward a sustainable economy. This will require investment in our work force and economic infrastructure.
Can the push for a greener energy sector be good for the state and Northern Colorado?
Many people think so, and they are calling job creation an important side effect of the move toward renewable power and increased energy efficiency.
In the United States, we lost 24 percent of our manufacturing jobs between 2000 and 2008, or almost 3.5 million. It also took a huge toll on Northern Colorado in those years, shedding roughly 3,397 jobs.
As times are changing, we have to change. NCEDC is working hard with our partners to bring back those higher-paying manufacturing jobs in the clean-energy sector. However, while doing so, we have a dilemma. If we don't have the skilled labor force, those companies cannot be successful.
Let's focus for a moment on the wind industry. The wind-power industry estimates it employs some 40,000 people in the U.S., with 20,000 of those jobs created in 2007 or growing 45 percent.
Wind farms are increasing, but the labor supply is not.
In 2007, wind farms installed almost 3,200 turbines, providing 5,200 megawatts, or enough electricity to power 1.5 million homes for a year. Officials see a large obstacle coming in the form of its own work force.
A highly specialized group of technicians that combines working knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, computers and meteorology with the willingness to climb 200 feet in the air in all kinds of weather is badly needed.
And that creates an opportunity.
The American Wind Energy Association estimates the industry employed more than 20,000 last year. This doesn't include jobs making turbines and other equipment. They say future need is harder to quantify, given the uncertainties of the industry's growth. They project the need for at least 800 technicians to serve the turbines expected to be installed in 2008 alone.
So what is proactively being done in this region? Front Range Community College is creating technician certifications and two-year degrees that will offer opportunities to those who would find the $15- to $25-hour jobs a step up in their career paths.
These careers might be the first time a family has health benefits. In addition, the Northern Colorado Workforce Initiative spurred by NCEDC is gaining momentum.
This collaborative effort between primary employers, the educational system (K-12 and higher education) and organizations including the Larimer County Workforce Center, Chambers of Commerce, United Way and government are coming together in a common-sense, practical way to create training.
There are many sectors of our work force that would welcome new opportunities to help families thrive financially.
We have data showing a large underemployed population exists. Many identified have chosen to stay here for various reasons but live on less.
We are hearing of companies shutting their doors, thus creating a chilling effect on our economy.
For the past year, you've been hearing about the rising poverty statistics in the region - caused by these and many factors.
There is no wringing of hands in Larimer County. We are looking for and working on sustainable solutions for re-skilling opportunities for our people. Progress in clean energy is being made.
Thank you for your time,
David Geisert
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Cutler Real Estate Services
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