Comments on: Beshear energy plan calls for efficiency, diversity and plenty of coal

By: Fossil Coral Beads

Fossil Coral Beads — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:54:36 +0000

　But has the last word been said ? Is all hope to be lost? Is the defeat final No !

By: Ed Marksberry

Ed Marksberry — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:07:06 +0000

Jim, without getting too wordy, the type of Hydrokinetic generator I mentioned uses the rivers for the flow needed to spin the “turbine type” generator. The advantage over the oceans tide is that the water flows consistently in the same direction. There is also an advantage in the fact that rivers are close to the energy consumers, thus reducing the transmission costs. Kentucky has some of the longest river miles in the country. I’m not saying that this is a solution for all our energy needs, but I was disappointed that our energy cabinet did not know of the technology. If President “Elect” Obama is going to be sending (tax payers money) a message that the Country needs to start investing in new alternatives to our energy needs, then Kentucky should be ready to take advantage of the multiple opportunities this energy race will produce.

By: Jim Anderson Stivers

Jim Anderson Stivers — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:06:26 +0000

Mr. Marksberry, This is excellent technology and much further along than one might realize.

Where would this type of Generating Eccentricity occur?

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By: Jim Anderson Stivers

Jim Anderson Stivers — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:51:23 +0000

Mr. Marksberry, sir . . ..

Thanks you for your informative post.
I am going to do some reading on Hydrokinetic.

Thank you!

By: Ed Marksberry

Ed Marksberry — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:19:25 +0000

Governor Beshear’s energy plan roll out is definitely a huge step in the right direction. I especially liked the building of more energy efficient homes which is a quicker route to reduce energy consumption. I find little to scrutinize with the exception of renewable energy.
The plan incorrectly states the set backs of solar and hydro electric. The report on the cost of installing solar can be done more cheaper. The research I have, would average $20,000 not $50,000 to build an average home with solar power. Our legislatures should also push forward a “true net metering” bill. The quote on Germany’s use of solar power compared to our Commonwealth’s is an example of the possibilities and challenges we can overcome.
On hydro electricity, I have brought up the idea of Hydrokinetic energy to the energy cabinet and was surprised they didn’t know about it. Hydrokinetic or free flow hydro generation is the extraction of energy from moving water without requiring the construction of new dams or diversions.
Over all the energy plan is a must read for everyone in the Commonwealth because we are all in this together.

By: Teri

Teri — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:32:28 +0000

As usual the rest of the Nation or the smart ones any way are moving away from fossil fuels and we can’t use enough of it.

By: Teri

Teri — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:30:03 +0000

Hey Hack tell me how enforcing the stream buffer zone rule is penalizing the coal company.

By: Hack

Hack — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:17:18 +0000

Sounds to me like hes talking out both sides of his mouth with all the reports this week of penalizing the coal industry and now “plenty of coal”

By: Jim Anderson Stivers

Jim Anderson Stivers — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:48:07 +0000

Well, I will say this, Steve Beshear sure knows how to copy our newly elected President.STEVE BESHEAR won’t get out, in front, for Obama in the election, but he does see the successful campaign with the BUZZ WORD “”"CHANGE.”"”

This state does not have the financial means to accomplish any of this under the present income structure and THE state of the economy. The Governor’s statement and PLAN ?? IS like reading a FAIRY TALE to kids in KINDERGARTEN.

This is a CAMEO thing. There are many unanswered questions in all these fields of endeavor . . .

When is this Governor going to do some real time Governing, instead of preparing for his re-election? I guess it was a good idea to come out with this plan, since the Gov and his ECONOMIC advisers have had to eat the illustrious promotions of a ZAP CAR.

This Administration is ALL FLUFF and no performance. There appears to be a lot of smoke and mirrors, to try to detract from how ineffective this administration is at Governing.

By: Mr. Magoo

Mr. Magoo — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:19:46 +0000

Dear author,

What’s the difference in meaning between the words here and hear?