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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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