T. Boone Pickens continues his promotional campaign, gathering supporters for his National Energy Plan. The next stop on the tour is McAlester, Oklahoma next Wednesday, August 13, at the Southeast Expo Center. The free admission, open forum, event is one in a series of twelve Town Hall Meetings designed to give the public the opportunity to talk to Pickens about his plan.

The Pickens Plan proposes constructing a wind turbine corridor that stretches from Texas to the Canadian border which will ultimately generate enough clean energy to power 22% of the nation's electricity needs. The wind power would then free up natural gas resources, currently being used to generate electricity, to offset a projected 38% of the current $700 billion annual expenditure on foreign oil. Mr. Pickens estimates his plan would take about 10 years to complete, and to have government and corporate vehicle fleets converted to natural gas.

The plan has many Americans asking, "Why wait 10 years to start taking advantage of alternative, renewable, clean energy solutions?" The technology already exists for homeowners, businesses, schools, and churches to harness the power of the wind and the sun for private use.

Of all the energy sources in use today, solar energy has possibly the most potential for solving the world's long term energy problems. The sun provides over 35,000 times the total amount of energy that humans use each day. Solar energy is the cleanest form of renewable energy; producing zero carbon emissions so that for every KWh produced saves an equal amount from other energy sources. In fact, if you factor in energy wasted from the inefficiencies of transferring energy from the utility company, it's possible to actually save more energy than you produce!

Many applications exist for harnessing this energy for home use such as heating and cooling, lighting, and even complete solar home solutions. As the price of crude oil escalates, and the demand for alternative energy sources increase, advancements in technology and government programs are making it easier and more affordable to install solar energy equipment in the home.

Although wind power, like solar power, is the most abundant, pollution free, renewable energy source on the planet, it remains one of the most untapped by the private sector. Contrary to popular belief, you don't need a 400ft turbine outside your home in order to harness wind power for practical home use. Turbines are made in a variety of sizes to accommodate all types of home installation, and can even be used in urban settings.

In parts of the country where it is feasible to use wind power, it is not uncommon for someone to reduce their electricity bill by 50 - 90 percent. In fact, during the windiest parts of the year, one could produce a surplus of electricity and sell the excess back to the electric company! Visit www.windenergy7.com to find out more about small wind turbine applications.

One of the missions of Pickens Plan Opportunity is to explore all types of clean energy solutions and to be a resource for renewable energy products and services. The other goal is to provide the opportunity to help others start and operate their own online renewable energy, and energy efficient products business.

If you have an interest in receiving information on how to transform America through "green commerce" please let me know by leaving a comment below or emailing me at info@pickensplanopportunity.com