Fact of the Day – October 2, 2009
The State of Indiana’s Central Indiana Clean Cities Alliance Comprehensive Alternative Fuels Implementation Plan will implement propane, compressed natural gas, and hybrid vehicles from light- to heavy-duty and includes infrastructure for CNG and E85 vehicles. The fleets involved include the state’s municipality fleets, Sysco Distribution, and others. This project incorporates more than 900 alternative fuel Continue Reading
Pickens Plan Media Coverage 10.1.09
Freedom From Foreign Oil – American Spectator – 10/1/09 Ranks of Dallas-Fort Worth’s Richest Change During Recession – Dallas Morning News – 10/1/09 World’s largest wind farm opens in West Texas – Dallas Morning News – 10/1/09 At U.S. Gas Pumps, it’s Canada Versus the Rest of the World. And Canada’s Winning – Globe and Continue Reading
Fact of the Day – October 1, 2009
The U.S. Department of Energy has estimated that Maryland has “outstanding” wind for power generation offshore, with steady breezes of about 18 mph to 20 mph about 160 feet above the waves — roughly the height at which the turbine blades would spin. Continue Reading
Dan Boren Upbeat About NAT GAS in the House
Congressman Dan Boren (D-OK) predicts the ultimate passage of his bill H.R. 1835. Known as the NAT GAS Act, it is one of the keys to establishing America's energy independence. Continue Reading
Fact of the Day – September 30, 2009
“ represents America’s chance to become the world’s leader in the most important emerging economic sector: energy technology… In the years to come, I hope that America will be selling clean technology to China and India and not the other way around.” – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD.) Continue Reading
Pickens Plan Media Coverage 9.30.09
Boren Upbeat on Future of Natural Gas Vehicle Bill – Associated Press – 9/29/09 Fuel Incentives Bill Waits on Health Care Deal – Associated Press – 9/30/09 Boren, Pickens say Passage of Bill Encouraging Use of CNG Vehicles Remains Possible – Associated Press – 9/29/09 It Can be Done – Houston Chronicle – 9/29/09 A Continue Reading
Illinois Freshman Congressman Signs Pickens Plan Pledge
U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Ill) has become the 59th Member of Congress to sign the Pickens Plan Pledge for energy independence. Schock signed the pledge during a meeting with Pickens Plan founder, T. Boone Pickens. Rep. Schock is the youngest member of the U.S. Congress, having been born in 1981. (The Constitution requires that Members Continue Reading
Pickens Plan Media Coverage 9.29.09
T. Boone Pickens Calls For A New Fuel – KAMR – 9/28/09 State Makes Strides toward NAT GAS Act – Fort Collins Coloradan – 9/29/09 Realtor Selected for Texas Business Honor – Houston Chronicle – 9/29/09 Wind Power: Generating Electricity and Employment – REVE – 9/29/09 Nuclear Energy: The Only Solution – MensNewsDaily.com – 9/28/09 Continue Reading
Fact of the Day – September 29, 2009
“Any gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicle can be modified to use propane or natural gas… With the proper use of alternative fuels, we can enjoy increased energy security, increased employment in an emerging sector and decreased emissions.” – Ralph Perpetuini, Icom North America CEO Continue Reading
Fact of the Day – September 28,2009
The Tulsa Transit Authority is expecting more than $13 million in stimulus money, which will be used to begin converting the fleet to compressed natural gas. ‘CNG is something we’ve been looking at for a while now,’ Tulsa Transit CEO Bill Cartwright said. Cartwright says CNG is cleaner than diesel and the switch will help Continue Reading