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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[Winona] Sustainability Series
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
