Vote to Secure America's Energy Future on Tuesday
Tuesday is Election Day. You need to go vote. But, between now and then, send an email to the candidate of your choice and tell them you want to vote for them, you are going to vote for them, but you want them to know that you are counting on them to help secure America’s Continue Reading
Make your voice heard on critical energy issues
This week, T. Boone Pickens participated in a discussion about oil and natural gas prices and availability with ABC News’ Rebecca Jarvis at The Concordia Summit. He pointed out that the US has the cheapest energy in the world – about a quarter of world price on natural gas, $10-$15 per barrel cheaper on oil, Continue Reading
My plan for advancing the cause of energy security
We’re celebrating six years of the Pickens Plan by continuing to refine and expand the principles we’ve been working toward. Because of your hard work, energy policy is an agenda item in a huge percentage of federal, state, and local campaigns leading up to the elections this November. I have created a short video explaining Continue Reading
The Five Pickens Principles of Energy
As we celebrate the 6th anniversary of the Pickens Plan, I’ve come up with a great way to summarize what we should focus on to ensure we continue to make progress in achieving the goal of greater energy security for our nation. Remember, a key objective is eliminating once and for all the national security Continue Reading
We’ve accomplished a lot in 6 years, but there’s more to do!
Six years ago, you and I and millions of other Americans agreed it was time to put an end to the OPEC oil threat. Together we launched the Pickens Plan. A lot has been accomplished. Legislative and regulatory barriers are being removed that favor imported diesel. Tax incentives to buy cleaner burning natural gas vehicles Continue Reading
Remember to Say "Thanks" as You Celebrate Independence Day
This weekend, millions of Americans will celebrate the Fourth of July with family and friends. At the very same time, our men and women in uniform will be at their posts around the world ready to defend our priceless freedoms. Keep this in mind as you enjoy the fireworks, and, if you get the chance, Continue Reading
The Serious Implications of the Situation in Iraq
I know you’re following the events in Iraq as closely as I am. I wanted to share with you my thoughts on what’s going on there, and what the effects will be here at home. America is at a crossroads. We can continue to worry about events taking place in Iraq or Ukraine, or we Continue Reading
The situation in Ukraine shouldn't be our fight
You want to know how Russia and Ukraine fit into our energy picture? They don’t. Some people, particularly in Washington, say we should use natural gas exports to support U.S. foreign policy objectives. I disagree. That’s not our fight. I believe we should use our natural gas to support Americans, not Ukrainians. Let’s get our Continue Reading
Let's use domestic fuels to our benefit!
What a difference a year makes! AT&T, UPS, FedEx, Wal-Mart…all sorts of companies are moving towards natural gas to power their fleets, and getting off OPEC oil/diesel. So are several major railroad companies. Are these steps forward occurring as fast as I would like them? No, but it’s still good news. Oil, gasoline, natural gas Continue Reading
The Keystone Pipeline will deliver a present to the United States
Can you believe it’s been almost six years since the Keystone XL pipeline extension was proposed? I can’t. The application was filed in September 2008 – just a few months after we launched the Pickens Plan – and it still hasn’t been approved. This is a Christmas present, and it was put at our front Continue Reading