As you know, I recently had the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C. and speak to and with economists, lobbyists, professors and energy industry leaders. These men and women are some of the most enlightened experts in the area of energy and world dynamics as it applies to energy, and all understood that the current energy management situation is untenable. They also seem poised to want to tackle this in some way that also helps them achieve their individual professional or educational goals. Frankly, I can’t think of a better motivator — and the possibilities in this regard are endless.

The GET Institute intends to continue to lead this dialog and, among other goals, present the necessary connections between these and other interested thought leaders and how further involvement with us benefits them, you. Every situation will be different — just as the remarkable strengths of those interested and involved with us are different. As we continue our dialog, let us also continue to work together to find a powerful and relevant fit for what has to be done; which group, individual or other organization is the best positioned to drive a key, particular aspect of it, and how your participation can be mutually beneficial.

Looking forward, the GET Institute will be identifying and presenting areas where your voluntary participation assures you a role in the Global Energy Transformation. That we serve each others’ needs in this is obvious, but there is room, a necessity, to bring benefit beyond meeting needs. The only way to prove GET works beyond a model is to bring to it economic viability for those who participate.

These are some examples of how participation by these industries and professions can benefit. GET infrastructures won’t and can’t be built without their participation:

• International financial services corporation support. Dams, power plants, transportation infrastructure, power grid improvements and hundred of other projects will need financing. And like adding solar panels to your home, the long-term return will be there for the borrowers. This is a bonanza for an industry eager to redirect after the past few years. Nowhere in recent history has there been a greater incentive for large-scale financing for the right reasons and the strongest bottom line — for everyone involved.
• Economists tracking and training their focus on the most viable energy transformation concepts and projects. Before large corporations, energy concerns, countries and others jump in, they are going to want to know the economic impact for themselves and the markets that affect them.
• Educational Institutions not only prepare the next generation of global energy thinkers but also build GET’s case and direction through research and the presentation of empirical support. Grants in this area have never been more plentiful. Establishing themselves with specific GET curricula, departments, think tanks and educational experts can establish these institutions as leaders in this field and draw other student and faculty minds who may not have previously considered them.
• Corporations including “green leaders.” For those directly involved with the energy and even newer smart energy industries, consider the Global Energy Transportation Institute your partner. These corporations are proof in action that the unworkable current energy model, such as it is, does not have to remain the status quo. And, let’s determine the most effective ways to support and poise them for acceptance and profitability.

There are other areas, of course, and we will continue to provide such insight to our interested colleagues.

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