Energy companies just want to f**k you for a buck - we need to become independent of them!!!

few things would do more to aid humanity in attaining independence, inter-dependence and freedom that community and family-based energy self-sufficience

this would also lessen our impact on the planet

whenever the energy prices go up people say "the government should..." NO!! The government will never do anything to make you more free, asking them to is relieving yourself of your power and duty, and that dependent mentality is what got us into this mess. You are the only one who can make yourself more free!

Here is one example of how you can empower yourself:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=173owKST-w4