Few people have better insights on the future of energy than T Boone Pickens. And he’s not happy right now.

We caught up with Pickens at the National Clean Energy Summit in Las Vegas and spoke with him about the prospects of solar and wind.

He told us that neither form of energy makes financial sense until nat gas gets above $6. Although he has projects under construction he’s doesn’t see the US making huge inroads in these areas.

”We’re in a weak economy,” adds Anthony Scaramucci of Skybridge. “The administration isn’t going to do anything until we have a stronger economy.

Speaking of the administration, Pickens is less than thrilled with President Obama. “I was very hopeful when President Obama accepted the nomination back in 2008 and said in 10 years we will not import any oil from the Mideast. But 2 years have passed and he’s never mentioned it again.”