Matt,
Please indulge me for playing close to the vest. I'm very conservative in opening myself up to outsiders. I've lived 70+ years and have become cautious about dealing with folks. I loosen up as I get to know them.
I believe Pickens is sincere about his environmental concerns albeit he may stand to reap significant profits from same. forI don't begrudge him this opportunity; I'd probably do the same given the opportunity. I do fervently believe in the concepts.
L
Matt, Thank you for the invitation. Unfortunately, I just discovered it too late. I will try to figure out how to get email notification of comments so I can stay up to date.
Ronnie
Matt, I think you might be interested in my latest air car development which will save 95% of the energy and resources needed to convert our current fleet to hybrids.
But, I really would like you to read my latest blog post, TO AMASS OUR WEALTH IS TO AMASS OUR POWER, join the AMASS group, and consider lending your talents to help make AMASS a success.
Get back to me, if you are interested.
Hi Matt, Here is a tool for all of us to get RE projects started by selling 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 renewable energy project and save money at the same time for themselves. I need help pushing this project, I've faxed and emailed many in Congress/Senate already.If you agree with this plan please consider passing to other people in your district as it will be a great tool to get funding for PickensPlan projects. This is a way to help and give tools to all of us for getting more RE projects started. My email is ke6cvh@yahoo.com. Here is a copy of a fax sent to Nancy Pelosi the other day:
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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
you werent dismissive at all-----i actually had e-mailed othrs about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act---------we have a lot to learn about everything dont we?
Matt----I think you had the wrong Lynn when you responded earlier. Unlike that (other) Lynn, I DO have an interest in this pickens plan and stimulus working for it.-----I just want to learn about it.----How can I learn and help?-----Lynn
Hi Matt---Im kind of in a hurry here but was checking email and clicked on the Pickens plan which mentioned the stimulus plan as being able to help with it.---How do you think that it could help?----any info would be appreciated, as I just joined this site.--Thnx Lynn
Matt,
I have been working with Frankfort on getting some of the out of date building code issues changed to make efficient Solar Thermal systems compliant. There are at least three small business men from the KY region who are working with James Bush (james.bush@ky.gov
Program Manager | KY Energy & Environment Cabinet | 502.564.2622 x439 | www.energy.ky.gov)to solve the issues for simple Solar Thermal for commercial and residential use.
Also I have been trying to gather all the information that I can for what I know will be the next obstacle for PV and Wind Grid tied systems.(I was sent a twenty-seven page application for my PV system to be connected to the grid by my local electric CO-OP.)I would like to discuss some of my findings with you, because I think some of these issues are only going to be solved at the political level.I see no incentive for our electric CO-OP's to insure a smooth transition for consumers to go to alternatives.
I appreciate your intestinal fortitude that you have shown to date for engaging the political parties for this cause.
I am a firm believer that you stand for something or fall for anything and ONLY united will we show the State and Country we want change in energy policies.
Yes, Mineral Wells TX; home to the Baker Hotel, Ft Wolters, etc.
At 9:32am on November 10, 2008, Kim Anderson said…
Hi MAtt!
The clock is ticking. Both Thomas Freidman and The Gang of 20 have told us (see DAILY PICKENS) the only way to change America's energy policy is to build this historical, grass roots to un-ignorable heights. There are less than 75 days until Inauguration Day. We must concentrate on the job at hand. CAN YOU GET 10 signed pledges faxed in asap? Many hands make light work.
Thank you for keeping us up to date on the biofuels. I had a discussion with a former President of Henderson Community College and he was telling me about some of the research with algae going on at MIT and other places. This is really good news. It show us the true value of the "bridge" plan that Mr. Pickens is proposing.
Thanks to Matt for taking the petition to Frankfort. I would like to be there but I am quite a hike from Louisville and then Frankfort.
At 12:49pm on October 28, 2008, Kim Anderson said…
Great JOB MATT!
Please CONGRATULATE Rhonda Brown on being invited to the 100CLUB today! She has faxed in more than 136 signatures, and going for more. Her daughter is also in the pledge push challenge and will have 100 before election day. These ladies rock. Here is Rhonda's page address:
http://push.pickensplan.com/profile/RhondaBrown.
Go to the 100CLUB group page to see how she did it. It is very inspiring and motivational:
http://push.pickensplan.com/group/100pledgeclub
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Please indulge me for playing close to the vest. I'm very conservative in opening myself up to outsiders. I've lived 70+ years and have become cautious about dealing with folks. I loosen up as I get to know them.
I believe Pickens is sincere about his environmental concerns albeit he may stand to reap significant profits from same. forI don't begrudge him this opportunity; I'd probably do the same given the opportunity. I do fervently believe in the concepts.
L
Ronnie
But, I really would like you to read my latest blog post, TO AMASS OUR WEALTH IS TO AMASS OUR POWER, join the AMASS group, and consider lending your talents to help make AMASS a success.
Get back to me, if you are interested.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
Let me know when the next mtg is and I'll definitely try to make it.
Mike Duffey
I have been working with Frankfort on getting some of the out of date building code issues changed to make efficient Solar Thermal systems compliant. There are at least three small business men from the KY region who are working with James Bush (james.bush@ky.gov
Program Manager | KY Energy & Environment Cabinet | 502.564.2622 x439 | www.energy.ky.gov)to solve the issues for simple Solar Thermal for commercial and residential use.
Also I have been trying to gather all the information that I can for what I know will be the next obstacle for PV and Wind Grid tied systems.(I was sent a twenty-seven page application for my PV system to be connected to the grid by my local electric CO-OP.)I would like to discuss some of my findings with you, because I think some of these issues are only going to be solved at the political level.I see no incentive for our electric CO-OP's to insure a smooth transition for consumers to go to alternatives.
I appreciate your intestinal fortitude that you have shown to date for engaging the political parties for this cause.
I am a firm believer that you stand for something or fall for anything and ONLY united will we show the State and Country we want change in energy policies.
I appreciate the comment and am glad to have found some Louisvillians concerned about the environment! Are there any goings on locally?
The clock is ticking. Both Thomas Freidman and The Gang of 20 have told us (see DAILY PICKENS) the only way to change America's energy policy is to build this historical, grass roots to un-ignorable heights. There are less than 75 days until Inauguration Day. We must concentrate on the job at hand. CAN YOU GET 10 signed pledges faxed in asap? Many hands make light work.
PLEASE,
Kim
Please CONGRATULATE Rhonda Brown on being invited to the 100CLUB today! She has faxed in more than 136 signatures, and going for more. Her daughter is also in the pledge push challenge and will have 100 before election day. These ladies rock. Here is Rhonda's page address:
http://push.pickensplan.com/profile/RhondaBrown.
Go to the 100CLUB group page to see how she did it. It is very inspiring and motivational:
http://push.pickensplan.com/group/100pledgeclub
Best,
Kim
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