energy security

Aug. 18, 2007: Peterson Says U.S. can Reach Energy Independence in 10 to 15 Years

With some new measures, U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson says it is possible for the nation to reach energy independence in the foreseeable future.

Bemidji Pioneer
Peterson Says U.S. can Reach Energy Independence in 10 to 15 Years
By Brad Swenson
Aug. 18, 2007
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=10485  ...read more »

Richard Doak

Title:
Columnist
Date:
12/03/2006
Article name:
Wind carries big economic boost
Media outlet:
Des Moines Register

The economic benefits of wind power aren't limited to manufacturing jobs. The payoff begins when money spent on electricity is kept in the state, instead of shipped off to Wyoming to buy coal.

Author:
Richard Doak

Samuel Bodman

Title:
Secretary
Company:
U.S. Department of Energy
Date:
08/09/2006
Article name:
Energy chief hails wind turbines in G.R. stop
Media outlet:
Cedar Rapids Gazette

Bodman said the nation must increase its energy security by diversifying its energy supply through the use of biofuels, solar and wind power.

Winston Churchill

Title:
United Kingdom Prime Minister (1940-45, 1951-55)
Date:

Variety and variety alone is the best guarantor of energy security"

March 9, 2007: Minnesotans Push for National Energy Overhaul

Minnesota lawmakers are getting behind legislation to move the nation toward energy independence, boost the economy and help the environment.

MINNESOTA NEWS CONNECTION.  ...read more »

Dec. 12, 2006: Energy Security, Rural Economies on the Table Today in Minnesota

A seven-state coalition called the Midwest Ag Energy Network holds its premier meeting today in Minnesota. Its goal is to promote renewable energy.

Minnesota News Connection
Dec. 12, 2006

Energy Security, Rural Economies on the Table Today in Minnesota  ...read more »

Dec. 12, 2006: Project Energy: Shell Oil President On Fuel Prices

Hofmeister has been traveling around the country with a message about how Americans need to learn more about energy -- where it comes from and how we use it -- because our future depends on it.

WCCO
Project Energy: Shell Oil President On Fuel Prices
Reporting with Don Shelby
Dec. 12, 2006
http://wcco.com/energy/local_story_346083454.html  ...read more »

JUNE 1, 2006: Starting today, every drop of oil used comes from overseas (IA)

Des Moines, IA - From January first until now, all the oil used in America was what we produced in the U.S. From now until the end of the year, it's all coming from a foreign source. Bill Fink, energy program director with the Iowa Environmental Council, says there is a way to push back our energy Dependence Day.  ...read more »

April 10, 2006: Project Energy: Our Oil Addiction

Economical, accessible and seemingly endless – oil. But, it is not endless, and it now appears the unthinkable is happening. We are beginning to run out of conventional oil.

WCCO
Project Energy: Our Oil Addiction
Reporting with Don Shelby
April 10, 2006
http://www.wcco.com/video/?id=16013@wcco.dayport.com  ...read more »

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