Staking Out State’s Energy Role
It is an extraordinary undertaking by a billionaire convinced that the way we’ve been doing things for the last 100 years, isn’t going to cut it for another 100. The Pickens’ energy plan, which you can read about in detail on his Web site, encourages the U.S. government to help the private sector to invest in natural gas and wind power to reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
When Pickens began his campaign, gasoline prices were rising toward $5 a gallon. Although that trajectory has been halted, there is no doubt those prices are in our future. The sense of urgency should still be there. Something needs to be done. Something very different.
In mid-August, Pickens met privately and separately with John McCain and Barack Obama to explain his proposal. He says both listened intently, asked serious questions and made no commitments. Pickens says the private sector can pay for a lot of the investment needed to make our country energy independent. What is most needed from government is permission to site new natural gas and wind power facilities.
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