The search for independence has driven explorers and an assortment of hopeful people to trek to the American continent for centuries. As models of self-
sufficiency, American pioneers bear a mantle of independence that is admired around the world. Advanced Energy Center of America is joining the national chorus of corporations, political leaders and proud citizens who are calling for America to
achieve independence again. Our nation is on the brink of becoming energy independent, relying on no other country for our power and fuel. America’s economy and our future destiny will no longer be subject to the careless whim or ill intent of any sovereign power or foreign authority. It’s not a long-term goal, an unattainable dream for the current generation. Energy independence is within reach now. With careful ecology and prudent efficiency, combined with wise stewardship of our natural resources and advancement in domestic energy production, America can be completely energy independent within a few short years. The near-term corporate growth of Advanced Energy Center of America Inc. dovetails perfectly with the goal of national energy independence. Join us as we pursue a celebration of energy independence on www.eDAY2016.com. With 50 percent of the United States oil supply coming from foreign sources, America’s vulnerability is exposed. In 1973, the OPEC embargo of oil shipments to the United States sent shock waves through the marketplace and at the gas pumps. Political instability continues to reign in the Middle East and OPEC continues to influence worldwide energy pricing. Several major energy producing nations are openly hostile to Western culture. Therefore, it’s imperative and urgent that America regain control of its own energy supplies before our economy is derailed by an energy crisis not of our own doing. America’s engineering brilliance has paved the way for innovative companies, such as Advanced Energy Center of America, to lead America to energy independence again. New drilling technologies led to a boom in extraction of resources from geologic formations that were thought to be worthless until recently. Advanced Energy Center of America, with its logistical know-how, will play a significant role in bringing these new-found resources to the market. OUR MISSION
Advanced Energy Center of America, while seriously pursuing fiscal goals and rewards, operates with a strong underpinning of values. While working directly and indirectly to move our nation toward energy independence, our organization will never lose sight of the importance of protecting our environment. The pursuit of clean energy is the compass giving our pursuits unwavering direction. With efficiency and American ingenuity, Advanced Energy Centers of America, within and without the boundaries of its own projects, will aim to support lower cost energy in abundance. The realization of eDay2016.com will bring America to complete energy independence and ultimately a hope for greater peace in our world. eNERGY INDEPENDENCE DAY
American Energy Centers of America is looking forward to a new holiday, celebrated on July 4, 2016. Layering into the traditional Independence Day celebration of the Fourth of July, is a vision for Energy Independence Day. With this new celebration comes the realization that our nation is sustainable for the long haul. Our progress in supplying our own energy for this nation is an idea that must be celebrated. Our senior citizens must be proud. And our young adults must be participants. PRESERVING THE ENVIRONMENT
Harnessing wind and solar power is important to our planet and continual development of alternative energy holds great long-term potential. However, a more immediate solution is natural gas, an abundant and affordable fuel that burns much cleaner than gasoline or other fossil fuels. Other parts of the world have been operating with natural gas-fueled vehicles for decades – an estimated 12 million cars, trucks and buses are powered with natural gas in Europe, Asia and South America. Expanding the usage of domestic natural gas on American highways will be a victory for the environment. Switching from gasoline powered cars to natural gas will result in a significant reduction in the emissions of CO2, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and other harmful gases. NATIONAL SECURITY
Twenty percent of the world’s oil supply – carried by an average of 15 massive oil tanker ships daily – passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow 34-mile wide waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea. The supply chain is subject to naval blockades or rogue activity that can quickly constrict this strategic chokepoint. A disruption in the oil supply results in devastating blow to the United States economy. Nine out of ten economic recessions have been preceded by an oil supply disruption. Energy supply is a national security issue. American energy independence and a large increase in domestic drilling and production can neuter this threat. PEACE
The Middle East is a tinderbox of military tension and political instability. Its position as a major supplier of crude oil puts the entire world economy subject to sudden shocks and inflationary threats. An expansion of energy production in North American defangs the economic threats posed by Middle East conflicts. Reducing the dominance of imported fuels is vital to the national security of the United States. American energy independence furthers the cause of peace in our world. ECONOMIC STIMULUS
The most important trend in the world energy markets over the last decade is the emergence of advancements in the extraction of natural gas from shale formations in North America. Gas production from shale in the United States was virtually non-existent in 2000. However, by 2010 shale gas production reached 10 billion cubic feet per day and it is projected to quadruple by 2040. Innovations in drilling technologies, using horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, has enabled producers to obtain gas and oil from shale deposits. The new drilling created new jobs. Job creation has already been significant in places such as the Eagle Ford Shale of South Texas where 3,000 wells are expected to be drilled next year. Nationwide, the shale drilling boom holds the potential to create more than two million jobs and bring in billions of dollars to Texas, North Dakota, Oklahoma and other states. FOREIGN OIL IMPORTS
One hundred years ago, the United States was the number one producer of oil. Our nation also became a major consumer of energy as industrialization advanced. By 1948, America became a net importer of oil. Currently, the United States’ top five foreign sources of oil are Canada, Mexico, Nigeria, Venezuela and Saudi Arabia. More than $400 billion worth of oil was imported to the United States in 2011. Our trade deficit, our economy and our national security are not sustainable at these levels. Energy independence is the answer. THE GOAL; ZERO FOREIGN OIL PERMITS
Boosted by exploration of domestic shale deposits, America’s natural gas supplies have reached a record high. America has 2,500 trillion cubic feet of potential natural gas resources. The large supply of natural gas has lowered prices for the commodity, but at the same time it has become clear that America has a huge long-term supply, capable of supplying an affordable stream for decades to come. The rapid emergence of shale gas -- a phenomenon termed “The Shale Gale” by IRS Cambridge Energy Research Associates – has given credibility to the goal of America slashing imported oil to almost nothing within the near future. DREAM WITH A DEADLINE: JULY 4TH, 2016
Geologists have long been aware of the rich deposits present in deep underground shale formations in the United States The ability to tap these resources, through hydraulic fracturing, has been available to the industry for decades, but innovations in technology made the practice an economically viable proposition a decade ago. Currently, shale accounts for about 30 percent of natural gas output, but that is expected to increase to 45 percent by 2035. Two advancements in petroleum engineering have been instrumental: hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. Hydraulic fracturing is a drilling method of injecting a high-pressure mixture of water, chemicals and sand to release gas or oil from shale formations. Horizontal drilling allows drilling to be guided by a down-hole steerable motor that is controlled at the surface. EXPORT RATHER THAN IMPORT OIL
The surge in production has given credence to what once seemed impossible – that America could once again be a net exporter of energy, rather than an importer. Maturing expertise and techniques led to the rise in domestic production. The number of horizontal wells rose from 1,000 wells in 1990 to an impressive 20,000 wells in 2000. Hydraulic fracturing, or a “fracking” has become a familiar part of the American vernacular. The fracturing is a result of drillers pumping high-pressure liquids and sand into underground shale formations to allow natural gas and oil to flow. The fluids are 98 percent water and sand with 2 percent chemical additives. The fissures or fractures that are created in the high-pressure pumping process are “propped open” by the sands, which allows that natural gas and oil to pass into the well. CHANGE THE WORLD
The world listened when President Barack Obama said: “We must develop clean energy that can power new industry, unbind us from foreign oil and preserve our planet.”
The hour of change is here. America is “fired up and ready to go” as we move closer to energy independence and becoming an exporter of energy. Prior to the innovations and increased production in the shale formations in America, forecasters had projected huge declines in production throughout North America. Today, shale natural gas has turned the tide for the outlook of the future of global energy supply. The world has changed. THE POWER OF ZERO
Nothing from nothing leaves nothing? Not exactly. Advanced Energy Center of America is in support of energy efficient real estate development that creates as much energy as it uses with solar panels and other green elements. Energy independence won’t come through energy production alone. Careful conservation of energy resources and a focus on green issues must be a part of the solution. In the midst of an era of change, the Advanced Energy Center of America has emerged with solutions adapted for the marketplace. The company has four main subsidiaries: eHub, eTech, eNano and eWorld. The company, as part of its mission to be bold and green, has adopted the small green “e” as part of its graphic identification and logo. Why e? The “small e” symbolizes an impact for the following: “Energy + Environment + Efficiency + Electronic + Economics + Education”. WINDS OF CHANGE
Advanced Energy Center of America incorporates all of these ideals and values into its exciting new developments – the eHub. The e-Hubs are located in areas with significant drilling activity, the Bakken Shale, Eagle Ford Shale, the Permian Basin and many other shale gas basins that have been identified in America. The eHubs are much more than a logistical business park, but they do provide many of the basic needs of exploration companies that are feverishly expanding. The quickly emerging shale plays created dire need for increased logistical and transportation infrastructure. Today’s high demand calls for immediate shipping and storage space for the importation of materials for drilling and hydraulic fracturing process -- chiefly pipe, aggregate, drilling mud and fracturing sands. CLEAN eNERGY
The eHubs will often be built in under-developed, semi-rural areas without
adequate infrastructure to serve the needs of fast-growing workforce in the shale drilling basins. In these areas, the housing shortages are acute because of the sudden burst of job growth. Warehouse space, office space and industrial real estate have high occupancy and vacant space is scarce. The eHubs will be a welcomed addition to these communities. The eHub projects often will be developed with easy railroad or Interstate highway access or near seaports, where applicable. SMART GRID
Advanced Energy Center of America has a vision for a day when its eHubs will become the center of the communities where they are located. The eHubs can be a prototype for green construction and a beacon for community education for green issues. The eHub may become location of natural gas fueling and electric vehicle charging, as well as a location utilizing wind power and solar panels. JOIN THE MOVEMENT
Advanced Energy Center of America invites you to joint us on a journey toward energy independence. Building America, creating jobs, protecting our environment and strengthening our nation – these are our goals. www.eDAY2016.com
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