Hi Ross, 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. 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, I've faxed and emailed many in Congress/Senate already. 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 still smile when I read your profile. Passion like that, directed like you are, is what will make us successful! I saw your request to join the 100CLUB - thank you. Have you reached 100 new supporters yet? If you have, or when you do, we would be greatly honored to include you!! Please send along a brief "how I did it" with your message that you are at 100. Your ideas and experience will inspire and motivate many.
Many thanks, Ross. Pleased to be working alongside such a dedicated guy on this historical and amazing effort.
I have enjoyed your thoughful posts. I have just seen your comment on my petition blog. Here are my thoughts.
I hav much better success with the petition, than the pledge. Folks get nervous with the word "pledge" and the one full page they sign alone.... vs. a petition, which everyone is familiar with the format. Folks do not mind signing something that others have signed. There is much less fear and apprehension with petitions. I have had great success with asking people to "support T Boone Pickens Plan to get us off foreign oil and onto American solutions." I explain that Boone is personally working on CNG and wind, but is an "all of the above" kind of guy, as long as it is American.... solar, hydro, geothermal, nuclear, drilling, etc. Before petitions came out, I created my own petitions from the pledge, by adding lined paper under the pledge.
I have gathered over 500 since September. Many have become more involved, all have become more educated, as they continue to receive Boone's email updates. I am available to you anytime to brainstorm or share ideas on what has worked for the hundreds of folks I have worked with on petitions. We would be honored to have you and any toher folks in the 100CLUB if they gather more than 100 (combined online and petition new members) Check into the group- there are stories on how folks have achieved this task already.
In addition to the petition push, I have a great guy in our district who is setting up a forum in 2 weeks at a school auditorium with our US Senator, Providence Mayor, RI Governor, and other folks in the industry.... for existing and potential PP members. We are hoping to:
1. get our leaders to join us in support of the plan
2. get press to increase awareness of our efforts, our situation as a country
3. build our local numbers (and therefore PP numbers)
Thank you for your district leadership. I look forward to working together on this historical effort. I still feel the same way I did when I first saw this in July. WOW, when will we ver have a guy like this working hard, speniding his personal funds and personal credibility to push for this? We can really do this if we get enough grass roots support.
Best always
Kim
At 10:46am on December 24, 2008, Kim Anderson said…
Hi Ross!
Thank you for the friend.
Time is of the essence. In less than 2 weeks, the new Congress will be sworn in. Only the threat of political suicide will keep Congress focused on the job of getting us to independance from foreign oil! The only way to do this is with sheer numbers!
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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
I just signed on to the pickens plan. what can I do to help get our government officials to support the plan?
PLease
Kim
2. the whole thing makes me smile!... because of the passion you have!
Reminds me of me.
Best
Kim
Have a great day
Kim
I still smile when I read your profile. Passion like that, directed like you are, is what will make us successful! I saw your request to join the 100CLUB - thank you. Have you reached 100 new supporters yet? If you have, or when you do, we would be greatly honored to include you!! Please send along a brief "how I did it" with your message that you are at 100. Your ideas and experience will inspire and motivate many.
Many thanks, Ross. Pleased to be working alongside such a dedicated guy on this historical and amazing effort.
BEST
Kim
M & M
I have enjoyed your thoughful posts. I have just seen your comment on my petition blog. Here are my thoughts.
I hav much better success with the petition, than the pledge. Folks get nervous with the word "pledge" and the one full page they sign alone.... vs. a petition, which everyone is familiar with the format. Folks do not mind signing something that others have signed. There is much less fear and apprehension with petitions. I have had great success with asking people to "support T Boone Pickens Plan to get us off foreign oil and onto American solutions." I explain that Boone is personally working on CNG and wind, but is an "all of the above" kind of guy, as long as it is American.... solar, hydro, geothermal, nuclear, drilling, etc. Before petitions came out, I created my own petitions from the pledge, by adding lined paper under the pledge.
I have gathered over 500 since September. Many have become more involved, all have become more educated, as they continue to receive Boone's email updates. I am available to you anytime to brainstorm or share ideas on what has worked for the hundreds of folks I have worked with on petitions. We would be honored to have you and any toher folks in the 100CLUB if they gather more than 100 (combined online and petition new members) Check into the group- there are stories on how folks have achieved this task already.
In addition to the petition push, I have a great guy in our district who is setting up a forum in 2 weeks at a school auditorium with our US Senator, Providence Mayor, RI Governor, and other folks in the industry.... for existing and potential PP members. We are hoping to:
1. get our leaders to join us in support of the plan
2. get press to increase awareness of our efforts, our situation as a country
3. build our local numbers (and therefore PP numbers)
Thank you for your district leadership. I look forward to working together on this historical effort. I still feel the same way I did when I first saw this in July. WOW, when will we ver have a guy like this working hard, speniding his personal funds and personal credibility to push for this? We can really do this if we get enough grass roots support.
Best always
Kim
Thank you for the friend.
Time is of the essence. In less than 2 weeks, the new Congress will be sworn in. Only the threat of political suicide will keep Congress focused on the job of getting us to independance from foreign oil! The only way to do this is with sheer numbers!
WILL YOU HELP?
http://media.pickensplan.com/downloads/PP/pollingsignupsheet.pdf
Download the petition, get them filled in and fax them back fast. WE CAN DO THIS.
WE HAVE NO INFLUENCE WITHOUT NUMBERS!
Best and Merriest
Kim
Please let me know how it goes. If you get 100 we would be honored to have you in the 100CLUB!
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