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Count me in, robertgrist.

If it means the difference between starving or not ..YES

I am trying to produce an electrical utility for my home so as to end my dependence on the electrical utility company for  whose bills go up but not down. My own automotive fuel and household heat. I know there are ways and a fan base already exists for these processes but there seems to be sparse public interest. I think the lack of a greater interest is based on fear, ignorance and denial.  So I’m preparing to go much more public about the processes involved and seek out the barriers to progress in order to understand the various viewpoints on this subject. 

I don't get much money and sometimes I could use more but I get by and I'm secure so to speak....

I have had solar installed to avoid our ridiculously high power bills, though they are still high but manageable now, I grow what I can and fortunately am sometimes able to share with others in my neighborhood, who have the goodwill to do likewise, I still work though am considering retirement.,I have been eligible for early retirement on medical grounds for some years, but have thus far declined, however due to our recent ....or lack of annual wage rise not keeping up with the CPI  I am seriously considering taking the gamble of leaving the workforce, It costs me a couple of hundred dollars a week just to get to work, worth it..no, so the answer is yes

My mate works for less money, she is well cheesed off about it.She and her colleages are gonna ask for higher pay and get it back to what it used to be.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

We are travelling back to living off our land in the middle of the city no less.  My husband has a list of projects with plans of living off the grid.

Where we are living the value of our property is sinking while our taxes are climbing.  We are choosing not to let this tick us off but solve the problems before they become too much to handle.  We have a neighbour doing the same types of things and another that is away learning about simple, clean and organic living... It seems to be a trend.

The more pressure that is applied by the government the heathier our life style becomes. 

It seem the bats' turds will gouge us any way we turn...solar panels and their very simple technology cost the consumer ridiculously high amounts for both product and installation making it cost efficient but only in the long run...the same travesty occurs with thermonuclear rods which can cost a small fortune to install hitting the 50 grand mark in places like Banff and Jasper Alberta!One of the more common modes of generating consistent storeable energy is windmills(at least on the prairies).These are not only cost efficient but easily maintained and capable of drumming out a lot of power.My bassist of many years had a nice mill at a farm that held 2 large households and 2 sheep barns plus they powered up a grid road line in winter for the area when the grid would go down through the main provider...so he was selling power to the power company at times!!Yes,seriously!  As I am not a homeowner currently,I tend to be a chronic light switcher offer and use wood heat in a top o' the line woodstove rather than expensive electric or gas heat.Had I my own real estate I am sure there'd be a windmill with a small powerhouse at its' foot somewhere on the property!!!

I could get by with less money if I had too, But I don't want too. I like having things that make me happy. Money allows me to live comfortably. The more money I have the happier I am. It gives me a sense of security and freedom. I never believed we were put here to "get by",  but to prosper, and prosper with morality.

I am Under paid over worked ! 24/7 Cant complain."Fear of being tossed on the "Scrap heap !!.Where I was Found. Was asked one simple "Question "You will obey !! no talking back I will give you a roof over your head. "Food "OH my boss is a Lady.( so she says ) My name Is "WIFE!! Dont you forget that  She "Cried !!

The more we earn, the more we need.

I think a good place to start would be for all the stuff that is overpriced, from medical to food to entertainment to be reduced by a minimum of 40%.  
Now that the price of stuff is a little more in line with what people actually earn (for the most part), people could rest a bit more securely.

For myself, a vegetable and fruit garden or orchard would help; I rarely use my clothes dryer, and my PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric) bill is about 20% lower than most people in similar homes, just because I'll wear a sweatshirt when I'm cold rather than heat the whole house. Walking/biking whenever I can instead of driving is another option.