Wednesday, January 13, 2010
This picture is of a 3-D model of a wind turbine from a wind farm, the height of the turbine is normally 20-stories tall. These types of turbines are not near houses because there size, however the noise is that of a kitchen refrigerator and can generate enough electricity to power near 10,000 homes when the wind is optimal.
Letter to Official
December 6, 2009
The Honorable Bob Filner
2428 Rayburn House Office Building
United States House
Washington, DC 20510
I am writing to express dismay toward government officials who are not supporting the change to alternative energy sources, replacing fossil fuels as a primary energy source, and finally the high dependence on oil. It is clear that we are spending an enormous amount of money in order to fuel the economy, and increasing the issue of global warming. That is why I am asking you to support the need to transition to alternative energy sources in order to lower the dependence of oil and fossil fuels all together. I support the National Security and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 3221) which has been passed on July 30th, 2008, and the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act (H.R. 5351) however this bill has not been passed but it is awaiting approval from the Senate, both bills combine US $23 billion in government subsidies to oil companies, and that money will be redirected to support solar, geothermal, biomass and marine renewable technology.
I urge that you create a bill that will try to further strengthen the need for alternative energies. However, the main difference that will tower over the existing bills would be that there should be a penalty put upon the companies if they are not compliant with the law such as having to pay a significant amount of money in violation, then if the company continues to violate the set rules they should be permanently shut down, as well there shall be a shorter time frame where the companies are required to implement the alternative energy sources. The bill should implement the same aspects as the former bills of subsiding money from oil companies, as well try to increase the research for alternative energies. If the bill is passed, it could possibly turn the environment around, and help America fight its dependence on oil.
Sincerely,
Juan Romero