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Michael Gets All Wet & Fishy.....But Creates an Aquaponic Miracle
Miracles don't happen often enough in our world. But when Michael starts growing his own fish and food in his garage, then you know that there's some divine intervention because Michael doesn't fish and he's got a brown thumb that makes all leafy things tremble. So how did Advocate Michael become Farmer Michael? One word: AQUAPONICS.
CORRUPTION WATCH: SDG&E dictates letters to local elected officials
San Diego Union Tribune: Six politicians have urged County Supervisors to vote in favor of SDG&E's unpopular fire shut-off plan. All of the letters were ghost-written by SDG&E. FULL STORY.
What SDG&E doesn't want homeowners to know: independent auditors can help customers re-take control over runaway energy use
Getting an energy audit of your home could save on your utility costs, but when UCAN asked SDG&E to post information on home energy auditors on its own web site, it refused.
SDG&E's electricity shut-off plans are backed by groups who get money from SDG&E.

Large corporations like SDG&E love to claim "grass roots" support, but when they can't get it, they fake it using a process called "astro-turfing." Full Story.
Homeowners can save money and energy with quick-fix measures
Many Southern California homeowners are weighing the cost of installing solar, but energy experts agree they should first take advantage of lower-cost energy-saving measures that can be taken now -- especially in older homes.
Primer on SDG&E Eminent Domain now available
Real estate prices have plunged, and now SDG&E is using the power of Eminent Domain to make property owners sell their land at depreciated rates to make way for the proposed Sunrise PowerLink. It remains to be seen if the PowerLink will be approved, but in the meantime, this brief primer gives practical advice on what to do when SDG&E comes calling. Read it now in html, or download the PDF.
Eminent Domain Guide: Your legal rights dealing with SDG&E.
Can SDG&E legally force you to sell your home? Yes they can. Learn how to protect your self and assert your rights with this Eminent Domain Primer (Click here for a PDF document).
Sempra ducks recession posting huge profits at ratepayers' expense
Our economy may be in a tailspin but not at Sempra Energy. They're celebrating huge first quarter profits -- especially those recorded by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E). The gains are largely due to a rate increase approved by state regulators last year. SDG&E ratepayers are picking up the tab for the celebration.
SDG&E's "Earn More / Burn More" fire policy

Hot embers are falling on your neighbor's roof. You call the Fire Department, but your phone won't work ... you grab a hose to put the fire out ... but there is no water because SDG&E has shut off your power in order to preserve its profits. Do you feel burned yet?
"SD-CAB" could turn the oil industry "green" with envy
The San Diego Center for Algae Biotechnology, or SD-CAB, could be a serious threat to the oil industry. Algae is an alternative source for gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, and a huge income opportunity for San Diego citizens. How? By harnessing the power of algae, we will soon be producing gasoline for as little as $2 a gallon. Full Story
Get help with your energy bill from the Fraud Squad
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Michael Gets All Wet & Fishy.....But Creates an Aquaponic Miracle
Miracles don't happen often enough in our world. But when Michael starts growing his own fish and food in his garage, then you know that there's some divine intervention because Michael doesn't fish and he's got a brown thumb that makes all leafy things tremble. So how did Advocate Michael become Farmer Michael? One word: AQUAPONICS.
Sunrise Powerlink
Visit our page dedicated to the Sunrise Powerlink Transmission Project. You will find news, data, legal hearings and testimony, open-letters from UCAN's executive director, and just about everything else you might want to know regarding this important proposal. Or, listen to Michael Shames explain UCAN's opposition to Sunrise in this UCAN.org podcast.
SDG&E Rate Increase
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December 8th, 2006 was not a good day for San Diego. On that day, San Diego Gas & Electric asked state regulators for permission to raise base rates for electricity and natural gas customers by some $250 million annually for the years 2008 through 2013. You don't need a calculator to realize that adds up to a chilly $1.5 BILLION over those six years. Listen to Michael Shames explain UCAN's position on SDG&E's rate request.
Undergrounding
From SDG&E to SBC, get the real story on undergrounding in San Diego inside this issue center.
Advanced Metering Initiative
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In a filing with the Public Utilities Commission, SDG&E has asked for approval to deploy "real-time" advanced meters to all of SDG&E's small business and residential customers. Find out why the SDG&E AMI proposal needed to be substantially revised.
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Sunrise hearings: Michael Shames cross examines SDG&E VP Jim Avery
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