notsolaxboy132 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

With the right infrastructure and better technology, the wind turbines and solar panels will significantly lower our dependence on foreign oil by as much as 22% or more in the next 15 years! This is not a "green people" initiative. Its an American initiative. We cannot continue to export over 400 billion dollars a year to foreign countries that wish harm upon our nation. In 2008, we spent over 700 billion dollars on foreign oil. This is the largest transfer of wealth in human history!

notsolaxboy132 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Okay okay 98mimi, lots of negativity coming from your responses. I am all for drilling in Alaska and I am certain that Mr. Pickens is as well. He is for EVERYTHING American and by no means is opposed to domestic oil. Foreign oil is the enemy. Furthermore, wind turbines and solar energy are the energy of the future. Natural gas and the maybe 2 million barrels of oil/day out of Alaska are bridge fuels. We have the best wind corridor in the world in the great planes region of our country.

98mimi (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

The stupid libel dribbles are trying to put us back in the dark ages -wind mills are just stupid -where are we supposed to get the land in places like New York and Chicago-This is just another dumb idea like corn for fuel -We could furnish almost all of the fuel we need if we drilled in Alaska and off shore -the Arab countries drill with out any spills so can we. This is just another lie the green people are putting out there.

louielamson2000 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

It's then, what is today? July 19, 2009

Noahgoy (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

We must confront this problem now. We cannot be so dependent on other countries for our energy.

ramama57 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

I want to know why, when I am busting my behind on a bike at the gym it's not connected to something that would create power. Shouldn't the equipment be hooked up to a generator? Maybe they could heat the pool more!!!

midnight9wanderer (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Natural gas is a far cheaper way to make electricity than coal. Coal is heavy, expensive to mine and haul, and makes a mess wherever its mined. Methane is the best combustion fuel for being clean. Nuclear is better for power but uranium is not as pletiful as methane. Oil is best for long distance transport but is getting too expensive to use for electricity.

rodrigomonasterio (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Let me say... Boone's got the picture clear. I hope the next president of the United States implements Pickens Plan as a pillar in our Energy Policy. This is not only a matter of economy, but a matter o National Security. I will contribute to this plan through a private enterprise. God Bless America!

guyranting (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Natural gas may be the only fuel used in a combustion engine, but why didn't he mention power transfer methods, such as battery and hydrogen? If we had a strong grid powered by nuclear and clean coal (even with co2 capture) you could have enough energy to charge those batteries and extract that hydrogen, and the cost to run your car would be much less than oil, making it not only better for the environment, economically and national security wise.

chairde (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

If we follow his plan we would be energy self sufficient in 5 years. We could pay off the national debt within a few years. The dollar would be strong again. The candidates for President are clueless when it comes to solving the nation's problems.