Alternative Energy Innovators; Do Not Kill the Messenger

Not long ago I was discussing the use of a newwith the big boys even if all they have to do is
wind generator system, which would be a hugeupgrade and you have to build from scratch!
project in a constantly windy canyon and thisStay tough, if you need a sounding board it is fine
giant project would span across the entire canyon.to send me those emails. In fact I can use them
The other day he emailed the Online Think Tankto debate with you to hone your skills so when
to look at this project, we rendered our findingsthe going gets tough you already heard the
and discussed the reality of the permitting, EIRtoughest critics. The goal is to WIN. And believing
legality and bureaucracy barriers. Unfortunately,in what you are doing is a very good thing.
upon hearing this he went ballistic on us. AfterConcentrate on making those deals, meeting the
calming down he profusely apologized, I sent himright people, getting the money and strong ROI
an email back;so you can duplicate this thing 1000 times or
Do not worry about it! One thing I learned inmore. It is possible. Look how many Power Plants
sports; is to channel that energy and save it forare in the US and the diversity is stunning.
the race. Think of it this way. Your entire projectHydro-Solar-Wind-Nuclear-Coal-Methane-Bio Mass.
has to compete in free-markets and your goal toI mean come on, what did BP say? "Its a Start"
keep the atmosphere clean is only one criteria.good, nice start now pick up the pace because
Cheap energy has allowed our Nation to growthis is a long-race and the finish line is what
strong in economic vitality for generations.counts, not the fans spitting on the champions of
So you must compete in that realm too; Luckilytruth going for their 7th win. See the point. So,
your project and concept can compete againstwith all this said, I want you innovators to
other forms of energy conversion and even withconsider the total picture and I hope this article
coal-fired plants and clean coal technologies on thepropels thought in 2007 in your quest to be the
way, you can compete dollar for dollar and ROIbest.