Vote for the Clean Energy Gulf Challenge Winner

I received this email. Your vote counts. Even if all you do is stop to think about how we are going to get from beings a petroleum dependant planet, to being a clean energy planet it all helps. We are a collective soul, what we think about and put our energy into is what we manifest.. We were a collective soul when we created this dimension for us to travel through. We were a collective soul when in our state of forgetfullness we created this havoc.. and we as a collective soul are the ones who will create the path to a new clean energy source.. so your vote counts greatly..

I received this email, and i have been researching this place that is asking for my vote, and I wanted to share... your vote counts, even if the only place you vote is inside your head, we are a collective soul, your vote counts.

Here's the link from the email:

http://www.cleanenergy.org/index.php?/Take-Action.html?form_id=51&item_i...

Vote for the Clean Energy Gulf Challenge Winner!

On May 13, 2010 the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) issued a challenge to the nation’s brightest minds to find a path to offset the roughly 20 percent of oil that we currently consume from the Gulf of Mexico and import from hostile nations in the Persian Gulf. Over the next three days we will be presenting the finalists of this $10,000 contest, and you get to decide the winner!

Public voting will begin on Friday, July 9th and end at noon on Tuesday, July 13th. The voting form is located beneath the presentations on this page!

Dr. Jerry Brown’s Prometheus Plan
View his webinar presentation from Tuesday, July 6th

The Prometheus Plan (“Plan”) saves 5 million barrels of oil a day (MBD) in 10 years by: increasing new light-duty vehicle fuel efficiency to 40 mpg; making efficiency improvements to heavy-duty trucks, tires and motor oils; and accelerating the use of biofuels. Based on Annual Energy Outlook 2010 projections, the Plan will reduce 2020 U.S. oil consumption of 21 MBD by 24% ─ a savings equal to all Persian Gulf oil imports (1.4 MBD) and U.S. offshore oil production (2.1 MBD) with a surplus (1.5 MBD).

The Plan meets the Gulf Challenge in 10 years as follows:

■Technological Capability/Policy – utilizes only proven technologies that can significantly impact oil savings (minimum 0.1 MBD) through sound energy policies.
■Environmental Sustainability – accelerates renewable fuel efficiencies and biofuels in transportation sector, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and pollution.
■Timing and Cost – phased oil saving goals are achievable at cost of $180 billion, which at $75/barrel will save U.S. over $200 billion net annually.
■Public/Private Investment Strategy – Plan funded through a five-year 20% Excess Profits Tax on major oil companies’ $1 trillion in net cash flow.

National Energy Independence Plan
View their webinar presentation from Wednesday July, 7th

The National Energy Independence Plan (NEIP) ends the need for oil imports within 15 years, eliminates 86% of carbon-based (fossil) fuels before mid-century, and averts oil pricing crises likely to occur within 20 years. It meets all of the Gulf Challenge's criteria and can be initiated immediately, using proven technology. It delivers reliable, clean, domestically-sourced energy to achieve strategic energy security, jobs at home, and an improved climate. The NEIP is expandable, long-lasting, and affordable (self-funding from energy sales, yet fuel prices remain no higher than current levels nationwide). A federal agency is proposed to manage the process; a public utility model assures public and private interests are aligned.

These goals are achieved in two overlapping phases. Ending oil imports quickly is accomplished by electrifying the US light vehicle fleet, reducing the use of oil for heating, and temporary coal gasification (until biomass is grown) to assure the liquid fuel supply. To meet long term needs, electricity generation is comprehensively replaced by solar and wind power, efficiently transmitted over a new direct-current grid. CAES, compressed air energy storage, enables intermittent wind and solar energy to provide steady, reliable 24/7 base load power to replace coal and natural gas.

Oceana’s Plan
View his webinar presentation from Thursday, July 8th

For far too long, the United States has lacked a true vision to modernize to a clean energy economy. Oceana Vision 2020 aims to eliminate the need for offshore oil drilling and oil imports from the Persian Gulf by cutting oil consumption in residential and commercial heating, power plant generation, shipping, and light duty vehicles and offsetting oil with advanced biofuels and offshore wind energy. Using public and private partnerships like loan guarantees, tax credits, research and development and a host of other initiatives, Oceana’s ultimate vision of eliminating offshore oil drilling and all oil imports would save the American consumer some $374 billion by 2035. With this vision, some 74% of oil consumption will be curtailed, consumers will save money, more jobs will be created and the worst effects of climate change and ocean acidification can be averted.

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Here is something else I found:

this is a pod cast called You need to know, about the Hands across the Sand event that took place on June 26 to show support for the ending of off shore drilling and the opening of the path to renewable energy.... hmmm, it actually actually began last feb with like 86 areas of protest with people joining hands across the sand and with oil disaster in the gulf they did it again a few week ago... The person being interviewed works for the Southern Alliance for Clean Enegry...

http://www.cleanenergy.org/images/podcasts/Toni%20Reale%206-22-10.mp3

and for those whose heart calls them to pass this forward, thank you
like holding hands, in the web of love surrounding the Gulf,
that's what it feels like the thought of this being passed forward