Yearly Archives

2009

From the desk of T. Boone Pickens

  • February 18, 2009

Army! The battle for the stimulus package is over and – thanks to you – we were very successful on the wind side of the Pickens Plan. Here is the list of items which are included in the stimulus package: A 3-year Production Tax Credit (PTC) extension through the end of 2012 An option to Continue Reading

"It's Ours," Insists Gov. Perry, As He Urges America to Utilize Its Immense Natural Gas Reserves

  • February 18, 2009

From natural gas and nuclear power to wind and coal, Governor Rick Perry sees his state's diverse energy portfolio as one of the key reasons for its economic resilience. Continue Reading

Pickens Plan Media Coverage 2.18.09

  • February 18, 2009

A Futuristic Grid and Fossil Gas are Energy’s New Pillars – Talk Radio News Service – 2/18/09 Crist Talks Environment with Business Giants – Herald Tribune – 2/17/09 Obama Mentions ND in Stimulus Speech – Associated Press – 2/17/09 Cutting Oil Dependence will Help Environment, National Security, Businessmen Tell Nova Southeastern University Forum – South Continue Reading

Boone a 2009 “Trailblazer”: The Franklin Institute

  • February 18, 2009

The prestigious Franklin Institute in Philadelphia has announced its annual “Trailblazer” awards for leadership in science, business and technology. T. Boone Pickens was named in the area of business leadership. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper, Perhaps the most recognizable among this year’s recipients is T. Boone Pickens, the Texas oilman who recently has become Continue Reading

A Member of the Army Reports From a Town Hall Meeting with T. Boone Pickens

  • February 17, 2009

Check the Daily Pickens blog regularly for updates about the Army’s activities around the country.  If you organize, participate or attend a Pickens Plan function, be sure to blog about it – and take video or photos – and you might be featured here on Daily Pickens. Jeff Greene an Army member from Coral Gables, Continue Reading

T. Boone Pickens Statement on Signing of Economic Stimulus Plan

  • February 17, 2009

Stimulus Provides A Start for Energy Investment But More Needs to Be Done to Reduce Nation’s Dependence on Foreign Oil and to Develop Serious Energy Policy Dallas, TX, February 17, 2009 – T. Boone Pickens offered the following comment today on the progress made on energy policy and investment through President Obama’s signing of the Continue Reading

Join the Energy Summit!

  • February 17, 2009

Boone asks you to join him and the Center for American Progress featuring new Energy Secretary Steven Chu. Visit the Pickens Plan Summit page to watch the event live on Monday, Feb. 23 at 10:15 a.m. EST. Continue Reading

Pickens Plan Media Coverage 2.14.09-2.17.09

  • February 17, 2009

Pickens: Stimulus Good For Clean Energy – CNBC – 2/17/09 Governor Crist Tours Youth Conservation Center – WCTV – 2/17/09 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Seminar to be Held Feb. 17 – Chippewa Herald (WI) – 2/12/09 ‘Coffee Time’ Talks Tackle Tough Subjects – The Hour (CT) – 2/14/09 T. Boone Pickens, AutoNation Chief Talk Alternative Energy Continue Reading

Wanna “Drive Green?” The Honda GX wins the prize!

  • February 17, 2009

For the third straight year, the Honda GX – a car which runs on compressed natural gas – has been named the “greenest car” for sale in America by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. The ACEEE, according to MSN.com is “dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of protecting the environment and Continue Reading

Fact of the Day – February 17, 2009

  • February 17, 2009

In celebration of President’s Day, the Pickens Plan Fact of the Day entries this week will feature quotes from recent presidents about our nation’s energy plan. “Let this be our national goal: At the end of this decade, in the year 1980, the United States will not be dependent on any other country for the Continue Reading