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At 3:05pm on March 5, 2009, Eric Koch said…: Thanks for your show of support for eliptical and sphereical woodland houseing....

At 7:01am on January 10, 2009, Mark J Warren said…: It is my belief, being off the grid is the secret wish of most everyone presently a member of the PP.

At 11:31am on December 29, 2008, Kim Anderson said…: Hey Boston!

Thanks for the nice note! How are you doing with petitions? Would love some other New Englanders pushing it hard!

Please let me know how it goes. Has everyone in your company and their families signed up? WE CAN DO THIS!

.....but we need to move faster!

BEST
Kim

At 9:20pm on November 29, 2008, Faye said…: Please visit www.FAREnergy.org - The Florida Alliance for Renewable Energy would like to make Florida a leader in solar energy. Since 1991, Germany, Spain, Denmark, and over 40 other nations, states, and provinces, have pioneered legislation that have proven to promote the fastest, cheapest, and widest growth of renewable energy. In many of these countries these policies are called "Feed-In Tariffs" (FITs). Producers of renewable energy are paid a premium rate or "tariff" for each kilowatt of energy they "feed into" the grid. Here in North America FITs are being called, "Renewable Energy Payments" (REPs). The name has changed but the fundamental principles of these policies stay the same:
Everyone who produces renewable energy is guaranteed that they can connect to the power grid and sell their energy to their utility company. There is no limit to the amount of renewable energy that can be sold to utility companies.
Utility companies sign 15-20 year contracts with all their renewable energy producers. All contracts are transparent and open for inspection.

The contracts include long-term agreed upon prices that the utility companies will pay for the energy they buy. The prices are set high enough to be an incentive to new producers and for existing producers to expand their production capacities. Prices vary according to the source of the energy (i.e, sun, wind, water, bio-mass, etc.) and the size of the energy-producing installation.

The utility companies can recoup their increased costs of paying higher prices for renewable energy by spreading these costs among all their customers.

An Independent Review Board is established by the government that periodically sets the prices and terms for new contracts.

How do REPs work?

Renewable Energy Payments are the mechanisms or instruments at the heart of specific state, provincial or national renewable energy policies. REPs are incentives for homeowners, farmers, businesses, etc., to become producers of renewable energy, or to increase their production of renewable energy. As such, they increase our overall production and use of renewable energy, and decrease our consumption and burning of fossil fuels.

Thank you! Happy Holidays!

Faye Roller - Administartive Director
Florida Alliance for Renewable Energy
1-888-501-FARE
www.FAREnergy.org

At 10:46am on November 10, 2008, Kim Anderson said…: Hey OFF!

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 effort 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

At 9:39am on October 18, 2008, Bill Mollring said…: Hi OffTheGrid!

It is great to meet you and connect with you on Pickens where there are many excellent ideas, and a huge group of people helping our country go forward with Alternative Energy.

You may be interested in Joining some of the more than 750 groups on Pickens, and I want to invite you to Join our "Mariah Power" Group on Pickens Plan. Our address is:

http://www.push.pickensplan.com/group/mariahpower

We will keep you up to date on the "Windspire", and the new models about to be released. We will also give you the important Energy issues in front of Congress and the latest news on Alternative Energy. I hope you will decide to join.

Let me know if I can be of help, or if you care for more information.

Aloha,
Bill

At 11:15pm on October 17, 2008, Robin Wilson said…: I love that picture of the whirligig. Its beautiful. Thank you!

At 6:19pm on October 8, 2008, Lauren Weitzman said…: no problem. let me know in the future. hope you enjoy the site.

lauren

At 5:46pm on October 8, 2008, Lauren Weitzman said…: thanks for the response. I am putting together a network of people that are knowledgeable about solar and write about it. if you were interested i would like to feature your blog posts about solar on the site.

here is the link, check it out:
http://www.solarfeeds.com

thanks

lauren

At 6:22pm on October 7, 2008, Lauren Weitzman said…: Do you write for a blog or website? have you ever considered it? my site, solarfeeds, is looking for writers...

At 4:35pm on October 7, 2008, Monte Smith said…: Did someone forget to unhook their bungi cord? :)

At 4:35am on October 2, 2008, Kim Anderson said…: Hi MAD!

I am with you.
Look forward to hearing how it is going with the pledge push. Please stop by Karen Nardella's page and congratulate her on being invited to join the 100CLUB today - WOW. Karen is also planning a Columbus Day Pickens Plan/Energy Party at her business in NH. Send your friends. We have over 85 folks in the challenge now- looking for more!

Best to you!
Kim

At 9:06am on September 23, 2008, James Tracy said…: Howdy, I am madder. Please look at my page, watch the vids 1st, then read the blogs. Thanks

At 8:24am on September 20, 2008, June Way said…: Hi. Just got your comment as I am a hurricane Ike evacuee and have few online opportunities. LOVE your handle.
J

At 9:32am on September 16, 2008, Ray Osborne said…: I've started a discussion thread, looking for people who would like to build a green jobs bank.

I invite you to join us, where we can share some ideas. As a staffing professional and a writer, I have some ideas that have some merit.

http://push.pickensplan.com/group/localp

At 3:18pm on September 15, 2008, Monte Smith said…: Here is a lead for you re employment possibilities. I came across this person last night. Who knows she might be able to help you out.

http://push.pickensplan.com/profile/AnjiWilliams

Monte

At 8:18am on September 15, 2008, Monte Smith said…: You are a very wise person OpenDoor!

At 8:37pm on September 14, 2008, Monte Smith said…: OpenDoor,

If you haven't already become acquainted with Jeff you might want to.

http://push.pickensplan.com/profile/Jeff1529064724

btw, your opening statements on this page where you are informing us about yourself would be data that is good to include on the Artists Round-Up Group. I posted a comment on the page suggesting how to do this. You may have a better idea. If so please let me know. I am out of my element in this world ie. computers and computer tools. I don't take easily take offense. I need all the help I can get.

Monte

At 8:18pm on September 14, 2008, Monte Smith said…: OpenDoor TV,

I want to thank you for signing in at the Artists Round-Up group. Please tell others about it as word of mouth is the only way they are going to be able to find it.

Monte

At 3:02pm on September 14, 2008, James Youlton said…: Please do take your time to let it gel in your head. It doesn't require an immediate commitment to persue it.

James