Boone at AutoNation
Boone visits Florida for the AutoNation Town Hall Meeting where they discussed possible gas legislation. Watch Monday for the New Energy Summit right here at pickensplan.com/summit at 10:15 a.m. EST. Continue Reading
Pickens Plan Media Coverage 2.19.09
AEP Signs on as Sponsor of Pickens Plan – Business First of Columbus – 2/19/09 NASCAR Owner Jack Roush Promotes Propane Power for Cars – The Canadian Press – 2/18/09 Reid Signals Aggressive Focus on Energy Bill – Washington Post – 2/18/09 Clean Energy Strategy Must Include ‘Strong Commitment’ to NGVs – Oil & Gas Continue Reading
Fact of the Day – February 19, 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. “And in some cases, the gulfs and oceans off our shores hold the promise of oil and gas reserves which can make our nation more secure and less dependent Continue Reading
Even More Energy for the Pickens Plan: AEP Announces Corporate Sponsorship
American Electric Power (AEP) which is one of the largest electric power generators and distributers in the United states has joined forces with T. Boone Pickens to promote the Pickens Plan. AEP has signed on as a corporate sponsor to the Pickens Plan. In a press release, AEP says: “The Pickens Plan calls for reducing Continue Reading
From the desk of T. Boone Pickens
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
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
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
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
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