Yearly Archives

2009

Pickens Plan Media Coverage 11.4.09

  • November 4, 2009

T. Boone Pickens: Weening U.S. Off Foreign Oil a Security Issue – Naples Daily News – 11/3/09 T. Boone Pickens – KVII – 11/3/09 Unnatural Gas – McCook Daily Gazette – 11/3/09 And On the Seventh Day, the Lord Made Policy – The Daily O’Collegian – 11/3/09 Voice of the Future – The Daily O’Collegian Continue Reading

Fact of the Day – November 4, 2009

  • November 4, 2009

Compressed natural gas bus life-cycle costs are at least 45 percent lower than diesels or hybrids because they are more economical to purchase, fuel, and maintain. Continue Reading

Join us for a special event before the Town Hall meeting at UT Dallas on Thursday

  • November 4, 2009

Are you planning on coming to the Pickens Plan Town Hall at University of Texas Dallas this Thursday, November 5th? If so, shoot an email to [email protected] to get in on a special treat we’re planning for Boone and army members before the event! Event Info:  This Thursday, November 5th, please join us for the Continue Reading

Fact of the Day – November 3, 2009

  • November 3, 2009

“A reliable and affordable supply of U.S. energy has profound impacts on every sector of our economy and is the backbone of the U.S. employment base.  Natural gas is a clean-burning, low-carbon fuel that is predominantly produced here at home. This caucus will serve to investigate and debate the economic and national security implications of Continue Reading

Pickens Plan Media Coverage 11.3.09

  • November 3, 2009

Guest Commentary: Natural-Gas-Powered Vehicles Should Drive U.S. Energy Policy – Naples Daily News – 11/3/09 The New Front Page – Forbes.com – 11/2/09 The Best of Fast Company: China Dominates Texas Wind Power, Plastic Made Out of Algae, and the Future of Trucking – Treehugger – 11/3/09 Continue Reading

Fact of the Day – November 2, 2009

  • November 2, 2009

In 2008, nearly 90 percent of the natural gas consumed in the United States came from domestic U.S. supplies Continue Reading

Meet the Army – Ryan Jones, Idaho State Leader

  • November 2, 2009

Ryan Jones, Idaho State Leader -Tell us a little about yourself My name is Ryan Jones.  I attend Idaho State University and am currently studying instrumentation and controls.  I am learning the hard skills necessary to work in the energy industry and more specifically the natural gas industry.  In addition, I work for ESTEC which is the new Energy Continue Reading

Pickens Plan Media Coverage 10.31.09-11.2.09

  • November 2, 2009

End is Near – Stillwater NewsPress – 10/30/09 Pickens’ Energy Plan Lessens Dependence on Foreign Oil – The Norman Transcript – 11/1/09 Rep. Dan Boren’s Town Hall Calls Reach Many – The Oklahoman – 11/1/09 Utah’s Vital Role in the Nation’s Natural Gas Development – The Salt Lake Tribune – 10/30/09 Udall and Nukes: Senator Continue Reading

“Boone will not give up!”

  • November 2, 2009

Charlotte NC Mayor Patrick McCrory declares Energy Independence Day in Charlotte at the Pickens Plan town hall and says Boone’s leadership will free us from the foreign oil ball and chain. Continue Reading

Fact of the Day – October 30, 2009

  • October 30, 2009

Only 20% of homes built before 1980 are well insulated.  One of the most cost-effective ways to make your home more comfortable year-round is to add insulation to your attic. Adding insulation to the attic is relatively easy and very cost effective. Continue Reading