Just a few thoughts:
The Pickens Plan wind energy component has been eliminated based on economic realities. Fortunately, the natural gas component is still alive and viable.
In the US, small-scale wind power generation can be integrated into the grid without upsetting grid dynamics/balance, but large-scale wind generation requires energy storage and/or demand response capacity, creating a total system configuration and cost that is not economically sustainable at this time.
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Posted on July 9, 2009 at 3:14pm —
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Thank you for your respectful reply to the article about Tar Sands. I believe that we need to be cautious in these ventures, and protect the environment as a first priority. As you said, make sure the EPA is doing it's due diligence, and monitoring the levels of pollutants being released after treatment. I like the work that VOCGEN is doing to capture energy from VOC's that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. There are many opportunities to create energy from wastes created by our industries and our current lifestyle of use and disposal. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and repower.
I too am in a business that will profit from the current climate hysteria. But as a retired NASA scientist I must agree with you. If science has no integrity it has no value at all. My company provides analysis of renewable energy resources such as wind, solar, and deep ocean thermal recovery. It would be easy to get on the band wagon of the climate mongers but at my age I am more inclined to side with objectivity. I would rather that my efforts be successful because they make a real contribution than because I was part of a successful scam.
for your welcome note and comments .. much appreciated : )...
I agree .. T. Boone Pickens plan is not the only plan, group or association striving for freedom. VocGen is achieving and accomplishing many goals and issues as a Leader in the industry .. Kudos' to VocGen & Company as with many others. My statement was on Mr. Pickens as the Only Leader .. in meaning .. as I have noticed .. as one being in the "SpotLight" pushing this agenda to the fullest with all his power to do so.
Although .. it takes a team to win the game .. our team mates that are in the game to win .. are the one's leading the cause .. From reading about you .. I noticed that your passion and drive of this worthy cause for our planet, is unsurpassed .. as well as many of our family and friends involved in Leading out in securing of our freedom and self preservation in this world.
Blogs and information that you share with us has been and Is .. Great content ..
Thank You ..