Congressman
Henry E. Brown, Jr.

Hope everyone is having an enjoyable Friday.  As talk up here in Washington continues on our nation’s energy challenge and the need to find solutions, I wanted to make sure you saw a recent article in the Charleston Regional Business Journal about how momentum is growing for more domestic energy production and exploration, as well as nuclear, renewables, and other alternative fuels.  An important fact from the story that debunks claims from those who don’t want any American energy production: in order to be seen 100 miles offshore, energy infrastructure would have to be the height of 5 and a half Empire State buildings.  At 23 miles, a standard rig disappears from view.

Here is the link to the story online: http://www.charlestonbusiness.com/current/14_14/news/12339-1.html.  You can also view a PDF version here.

Have a great weekend!

Posted by Henry E. Brown (07-11-2008, 03:10 PM) filed under Energy

 

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