I will be
out of town, but I believe we should do whatever we can in the renewable
area. Governor Pawlenty has a
strong initiative to make Minnesota a center for renewable energy 20% ethanol
also a Bio Diesel mandate is coming.
We need to
support any reasonable measure, but the challenge is that some of these produce
less energy than they use and others cost more than oil unless they are subsidized. We need to make sure they will
eventually cost less, but with oil at the current levels many types of
alternatives become economically feasible.
Thanks Tom
Tom Severson
Box 736
Winona, Mn. 55987
507 452 3402 ext 214
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WOD
subscribers---
There will be
a great opportunity next Wednesday Jan 19th to participate or view a discussion
on energy use. There's a wealth of background at the web site for
Winning the Oil Endgame---http://www.oilendgame.org/.
What do folks
think of Lovins plan which,by the way, was developed in collaboration
with the Pentagon ?
Press Release
sent out---
Amory Lovins outlines energy independence in video event
Sustain Winona, a local environmental group, will be hosting a video visit from
Amory Lovins on Wednesday, January 19th. Physicist Lovins, the legendary
co-founder and CEO of the Rocky Mountain Institute, is one of the most
important figures in the history of "alternative energy".
Sustain Winona will be presenting a video of Lovins' recent keynote address at
the 2004 National Bioneers workshop. In this talk, Lovins offers a
realistic outline of how to achieve a prosperous post-petroleum economy through
cutting edge design innovations, radically enhanced resource efficiency, and
use of biofuels and hydrogen. Lovins' most recent book on the subject is called
Winning the Oil Endgame.
The Lovins' talk will be presented at 7:00 pm at the Winona County Board room,
177 Main Street in downtown Winona. The program will simultaneously be
broadcast on HBC channel 19 and Charter's channel 19 (government access
channels). The half hour talk will be followed by a facilitated hour-long
conversation, in which local citizens brainstorm ways Lovins' ideas could be
explored in the Winona area. One of the most interesting points made by
Lovins is that we can substantially reduce our dependence on foreign oil by
designing cars that make greater use of composites. These lighter,
stronger and safer cars will have the capacity to travel farther and consume
less fuel. Winona is well known for its vital composites industry.
Implementation of Lovins' ideas in the national arena could reap economic
dividends in this area.
The Lovins video event is free and open to the public. It is the first in
a series of free video events featuring speakers from the 2004 Bioneers
Conference. The Bioneers is a national nonprofit organization that
focuses on visionary and practical solutions for restoring the earth.
Sustain Winona is a group of local citizens who are also involved in planning
for Winona's Earth Day celebration, April 23-24.
Future screenings are scheduled for February 15th, on Sustainability and
Agriculture; March 15th on Sustainability and Health; and April 19th,
Sustainability and Community. All events are at 7:00 pm in the County
Board Room.
Randy
Schenkat
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Randy
Schenkat 1358 Skyline Dr. Winona, Mn 55987
507-452-7168
