http://www.citizensforgrowth.org Building a Stronger America One Project at a Time Mon, 11 May 2009 15:27:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Of all renewable energy sectors at our disposal, wind energy is in the forefront.  Wind was one of the first resources of energy used by people to provide power. Using windmills were the original technique of garnering power from wind energy.  Used on farms between the 12th and 19th centuries ... http://www.citizensforgrowth.org/2009/05/wind-energy/ The American Society of Civil Engineers recently released a study that indicated that the overall grade for our Nations infrastructure is a D.  Infrastructure has become a hot topic in Congress and Citizens for Growth believes that it is important to truly understand the benefits of investing in our nation’s ... http://www.citizensforgrowth.org/2009/05/strengthening-america-with-infrastructure-improvements-energy/ As you will see below, the amount of oil we consume daily versus what we produce here at home is wildly out of balance. We currently consume close to 21 million barrels of oil a day, yet we only produce 5 million barrels domestically. Producing only a quarter (1/4 th) ... http://www.citizensforgrowth.org/2008/11/call-congress-about-offshore-drilling/ Citizens for Growth believes we need to explore and develop all sensible renewable and alternative energy sources, such as wind, solar, tidal energy and biomass. As you will see below (statistics supplied by EIA), renewable energy is a small part of our overall energy consumption. However, it is growing and there ... http://www.citizensforgrowth.org/2008/11/sign-the-petition-to-expand-rail-transit/   Citizens for Growth believes we need to explore and develop all sensible renewable and alternative energy sources, such as wind, solar, tidal energy and biomass. As you will see below (statistics supplied by EIA), renewable energy is a small part of our overall energy consumption. However, it is growing and there have ... http://www.citizensforgrowth.org/2008/11/strengthing-america-with-alternative-energy/   As you will see below, the amount of oil we consume daily versus what we produce here at home is wildly out of balance. We currently consume close to 21 million barrels of oil a day, yet we only produce 5 million barrels domestically. Producing only a quarter (1/4 th) ... http://www.citizensforgrowth.org/2008/11/investing-in-growth-starts-at-home/