Mentoring Flyer.docAm now trying a different approach in Savannah...will be doing one-on-one mentoring
for Investment Real Estate and how to buy, rehab the Energy Efficient way and put back out 4 sale
foreclosed properties...the banks will accept almost any offer now so the potential for large profit is there
Hey JD. I'm glad you are doing this. I live in Savannah and I believe it is an ideal city to build a community of solarized homes that sell energy back to the grid. I have been wanting to solarize our home for years, but we can't afford it. I would love to get involved with you and your project. I have a lot of ideas, good ones I think, to build this dream. I recently saw something on the Science Channel about roofing tiles that were little solar collectors. Do you know anything about that? Anyway, please get in touch with me. I am seriously interested in what you are doing, and I want to be involved on a pretty deep level, if possible. I sent you an email last week after I signed up, so you should have my email address.
Hi, see that you left a note for Boone. A year ago I was all for his plan, till I started researching it. You are right he won't answear, remember its his way or the hi-way. I like what you talk about with a solar plan. One good thing about this pickens plan site, is that I have read some interesting idea's on energy. Yes we have to get off our dependence of foriegn oil, but with boone's plan is it just shifting the wealth from one person or company to another? They don't want to here plans on homes supplying its own energy needs with solar and wind power, because there is no money in it for the power or gas companies. Sort of like a drug dealer telling a junkie to go straight. If you could send me information on solar pv systems, I would appreciate it. I will be building an off grid system, and solar is going to be one of the main components.
JD would you happen to know who at Pickens Plan will take a proposal for an energy project? I had a contact who I was getting ready to submit my project to and she left after the elections. She said to look for an online coordinator, but I am not on here very much and I thought you might direct me to someone if you know who that might be. Thank you JD. Katheryne
Hi JD, 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 in Washington DC, I've faxed and emailed many in Congress/Senate already and need others to do the same. 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:
I like your Initiative. So Your low cost housing subdivisions would all use Solar Power and they would produce even more electricity than they need and that could go back into the grid? I am an optometrist and do not know the jargon. so please educate me. What is a Solar Powered Recirculator Generator?
I assume PV stands for photovoltaic. Please explain to me what you are trying to build or manufacure. I think you want to produce solar panels Is tthat correct?
I also like the video you posted regarding the Water Engine for Cars That was pretty amazing,
Thanks again and help me get educated on Alternative energy.
My 1st goal is to bring people together in my state to discuss Altrernative Energy and the Pickens Plan . Then 2nd is to help to make sure that the right policies are in place to help people get jobs in RI which are related to Alternative energy. We are a small state and could be an inubator of good ideas for the nation possibly.
However It seems like there are many people with very good Ideas such as your self, Faye from Florida who is involved in FARE and organizing a conference, and John who built the energy efficient house here.
Looking forward to communicating with you in the future.
Earle
At 11:44am on January 25, 2009, greg lampert said…
Can you get solar systems and panels at a low enough price that I may deal with you as my supplier of solar systems for my business?
At 11:34am on January 25, 2009, greg lampert said…
Thank you for writing me. I have just got my license to go into business and the name of my company is Lightning Bolt Solar L.L.C. My goal is to sell solar panels and solar systems for half of what they currently cost so everyone can afford solar energy. I hate the fact you have to be wealthy to have a powerful solar system. Here in South West Idaho there is a lot of sun power going to waste because it cost too much to harvest it and that needs to change. You and I have the same goal and should work together to make it happen.
I currently work for a company as a Maintenance Machinist and this company is having a hard time. The economy needs to turn around to save the rest of the jobs hanging in the balance. This can be done by making new jobs in renewable energy. There are more jobs that can be created than can be filled if we work together to make this happen. I know America is ready to make this change a reality. I'm front and center to make this happen. I say we work together on this plan. I need solar equipment at cost so I can sell it cheap enough for home owners and businesses to have a three to five year turn around. This will make it attractive for people to buy solar. I'm investigating what it will take to install these systems myself. I have done a lot of electrical work including the replacement of home electric service panels. I don't think it's rocket science to do grid ties and or set up solar electrical systems. I want to be busy and make this new business take off like a rocket. I have a connection for 100 watt solar panels at $258.00 each, but after shipping I would have to sell them for about $350.00 to make it worth it. So far that is the best I can do. Please, if you can help me with my solar business I would be more than happy to do business with you. I can be reached on my cell at 208 739 6094. I will get a toll free number when I get more established.
JD, interesting concept. Who/how are you going to monitor all of these self-powered homes. Somehow all of those renewable energy systems will have to be tied together to track actual usage and output, provide pro-active maintenance and error reporting, etc.
The Florida Alliance for Renewable Energy (FARE), with support from the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) and the Alliance for Renewable Energy (ARE) are pleased to invite you to join us for a discussion on:
Effective Renewable Energy Policies: Stimulating Job Creation, Long Term Investments, and Improving Energy Security
Featuring discussions on Feed in Tariffs, Net Metering, Rebates, and Gainesville, FL., the first municipality in the United States to introduce a Feed in Tariff policy.
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009
12-7 pm in Tallahassee
Doubletree Hotel
101 South Adams Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 224-5000
The focus of the conference is the deployment of renewable energy in Florida resulting in jobs and energy security. Experts from around the world and participants from various stakeholder organizations will discuss policies to stimulate vast investment in renewable energy to increase energy security and job creation in Florida. Building on Governor Crist’s vision of 20% renewables by 2020, this event will provide first hand experiences from Florida, other states and European countries on what policies are most effective in achieving renewable targets.
Solar on every rooftop!
Panels will include:
· ‘Lessons from Europe and US States’ – Deployment of successful renewable policies.
· Costs vs. Benefits – The potential opportunity if policies are right.
· What energy policies will drive the market and bring jobs to Florida?
· Florida based implementation.
· Legislative Roundtable.
Key objectives:
· Explore green jobs and long term investments.
· Discuss Renewable Energy Payments, also known as Feed in Tariffs, regarding their significant potential to address climate change, create new jobs and support the renewable energy industry
· Further develop policies that have driven the clean technology markets.
· Update on the Renewable Portfolio Standard rules from the PSC.
· Strengthen and Support legislative initiatives in Florida.
· Explore various levels of initiatives adopted by utilities.
· Build coalitions and network.
· The Gainesville Solar Feed in Tariff.
Who will attend: State legislators, environmental and energy advocates, renewable energy industry representatives,local and state utilities, local government officials interested in green job economic development, nonprofits and foundations committed to a renewable energy future.
Speakers will include: leading environmental organizations, Florida State legislators, investors, renewable energy industry organizations and leading energy companies.
Featuring:
· Gainesville Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan
· Florida State Representative Keith Fitzgerald
· Paul Gipe, Alliance for Renewable Energy
· Toby Couture, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
· Dr. Murray Cameron, Phoenix Solar
· Jerry Karnas, Environmental Defense Fund
· Barry Moline, Florida Municipal Electric Association
· Ed Regan, Gainesville Regional Utilities
· Christy Herig, Solar Electric Power Association
· Jerome Guillet, Head of Energy, Dexia
Inquiries contact Faye Roller at faye@FAREnergy.org or visit www.FAREnergy.org
Because I throw out for discussion the remarks of a financial analyst who accuses Al Gore of being a liar does not mean that I said them or agree with them. This is put out there to educate what portions of the financial community perceive - your lashing out at me as you did was completely uncalled for.
If the Politico Forces don not Rally behind us.... I say we organize a 4th to July 2009 MARCH ON WASHINGTON.
By then the President's "Honey-Moon" will be over and Hopfully Economy will have made major stides in turning itself AROUND... Delete Comment
At 3:28am on December 15, 2008, Kim Anderson said…
Morning JD!
To quote my new friend, Earl Scharff, from RI,
"FOR INFLUENCE, YOU NEED NUMBERS!"
PLEASE TAKE A PETITION TO WORK TODAY!
I am asking everyone to please take petitions to school or work or wherever you are going today! Offer to be a District leader, or check in with yours - they need your help with signing up supporters. It is very easy. I was able to gather 75 signatures Thursday and Friday while Christmas shopping and running errands. Everyone wants to get off of foreign oil, we just need to gather their names. WE CAN DO THIS, with everyones help.
Here is the petition:
http://media.pickensplan.com/downloads/PP/pollingsignupsheet.pdf
Also,
Please congratulate Doug Auer, our newest 100CLUB member
http://push.pickensplan.com/profile/DougAuer
Doug has been steady at the tiller with consistent effort and kept at it until he was done. I am inspired by his tenaciousness. I hope you are motivated by his success.
Would you please share this message with your friends!
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for Investment Real Estate and how to buy, rehab the Energy Efficient way and put back out 4 sale
foreclosed properties...the banks will accept almost any offer now so the potential for large profit is there
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
Great to have you on board!
Geoff
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
I assume PV stands for photovoltaic. Please explain to me what you are trying to build or manufacure. I think you want to produce solar panels Is tthat correct?
I also like the video you posted regarding the Water Engine for Cars That was pretty amazing,
Thanks again and help me get educated on Alternative energy.
My 1st goal is to bring people together in my state to discuss Altrernative Energy and the Pickens Plan . Then 2nd is to help to make sure that the right policies are in place to help people get jobs in RI which are related to Alternative energy. We are a small state and could be an inubator of good ideas for the nation possibly.
However It seems like there are many people with very good Ideas such as your self, Faye from Florida who is involved in FARE and organizing a conference, and John who built the energy efficient house here.
Looking forward to communicating with you in the future.
Earle
I currently work for a company as a Maintenance Machinist and this company is having a hard time. The economy needs to turn around to save the rest of the jobs hanging in the balance. This can be done by making new jobs in renewable energy. There are more jobs that can be created than can be filled if we work together to make this happen. I know America is ready to make this change a reality. I'm front and center to make this happen. I say we work together on this plan. I need solar equipment at cost so I can sell it cheap enough for home owners and businesses to have a three to five year turn around. This will make it attractive for people to buy solar. I'm investigating what it will take to install these systems myself. I have done a lot of electrical work including the replacement of home electric service panels. I don't think it's rocket science to do grid ties and or set up solar electrical systems. I want to be busy and make this new business take off like a rocket. I have a connection for 100 watt solar panels at $258.00 each, but after shipping I would have to sell them for about $350.00 to make it worth it. So far that is the best I can do. Please, if you can help me with my solar business I would be more than happy to do business with you. I can be reached on my cell at 208 739 6094. I will get a toll free number when I get more established.
:)
The Florida Alliance for Renewable Energy (FARE), with support from the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) and the Alliance for Renewable Energy (ARE) are pleased to invite you to join us for a discussion on:
Effective Renewable Energy Policies: Stimulating Job Creation, Long Term Investments, and Improving Energy Security
Featuring discussions on Feed in Tariffs, Net Metering, Rebates, and Gainesville, FL., the first municipality in the United States to introduce a Feed in Tariff policy.
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009
12-7 pm in Tallahassee
Doubletree Hotel
101 South Adams Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 224-5000
The focus of the conference is the deployment of renewable energy in Florida resulting in jobs and energy security. Experts from around the world and participants from various stakeholder organizations will discuss policies to stimulate vast investment in renewable energy to increase energy security and job creation in Florida. Building on Governor Crist’s vision of 20% renewables by 2020, this event will provide first hand experiences from Florida, other states and European countries on what policies are most effective in achieving renewable targets.
Solar on every rooftop!Panels will include:
· ‘Lessons from Europe and US States’ – Deployment of successful renewable policies.
· Costs vs. Benefits – The potential opportunity if policies are right.
· What energy policies will drive the market and bring jobs to Florida?
· Florida based implementation.
· Legislative Roundtable.
Key objectives:
· Explore green jobs and long term investments.
· Discuss Renewable Energy Payments, also known as Feed in Tariffs, regarding their significant potential to address climate change, create new jobs and support the renewable energy industry
· Further develop policies that have driven the clean technology markets.
· Update on the Renewable Portfolio Standard rules from the PSC.
· Strengthen and Support legislative initiatives in Florida.
· Explore various levels of initiatives adopted by utilities.
· Build coalitions and network.
· The Gainesville Solar Feed in Tariff.
Who will attend: State legislators, environmental and energy advocates, renewable energy industry representatives,local and state utilities, local government officials interested in green job economic development, nonprofits and foundations committed to a renewable energy future.
Speakers will include: leading environmental organizations, Florida State legislators, investors, renewable energy industry organizations and leading energy companies.
Featuring:
· Gainesville Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan
· Florida State Representative Keith Fitzgerald
· Paul Gipe, Alliance for Renewable Energy
· Toby Couture, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
· Dr. Murray Cameron, Phoenix Solar
· Jerry Karnas, Environmental Defense Fund
· Barry Moline, Florida Municipal Electric Association
· Ed Regan, Gainesville Regional Utilities
· Christy Herig, Solar Electric Power Association
· Jerome Guillet, Head of Energy, Dexia
Inquiries contact Faye Roller at faye@FAREnergy.org or visit www.FAREnergy.org
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By then the President's "Honey-Moon" will be over and Hopfully Economy will have made major stides in turning itself AROUND... Delete Comment
To quote my new friend, Earl Scharff, from RI,
"FOR INFLUENCE, YOU NEED NUMBERS!"
PLEASE TAKE A PETITION TO WORK TODAY!
I am asking everyone to please take petitions to school or work or wherever you are going today! Offer to be a District leader, or check in with yours - they need your help with signing up supporters. It is very easy. I was able to gather 75 signatures Thursday and Friday while Christmas shopping and running errands. Everyone wants to get off of foreign oil, we just need to gather their names. WE CAN DO THIS, with everyones help.
Here is the petition:
http://media.pickensplan.com/downloads/PP/pollingsignupsheet.pdf
Also,
Please congratulate Doug Auer, our newest 100CLUB member
http://push.pickensplan.com/profile/DougAuer
Doug has been steady at the tiller with consistent effort and kept at it until he was done. I am inspired by his tenaciousness. I hope you are motivated by his success.
Would you please share this message with your friends!
Best and Merriest,
Kim
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