Solar units are being supplied to the poorest of the poor around the world from India to Africa, rural China to Bangladesh. But here in California this simple solution to energy costs for the poor and pollution is not being used in even 1% of low income houses. After the cost of housing, the next major financial worry of the poor is having their gas or lights shut off, frequently having to choose between paying the light bill and buying food. But small portable solar products can supply enough energy to provide for daily cooking, 4 hours of light at night, and enough warm water for cooking, cleaning, drinking and bathing, solar tubes can provide interior light throughout the day in summer and winter at no cost Around the world organic farmers are using solar powered water pumping systems to irrigate their fields and to provide a healthy source of food for their families. Using solar ovens they are able to cook the foods they produce using a non polluting fuel source. Using solar energy, they dry and store their crops, and fill their pantries at a fraction of the cost of supermarket foods. Many of these farmers grow and produce regional specialties that are in high demand and can produce additional income as organic eco-businesses. Wind energy can be used in California in areas such as mountain passes and along shore line where there are consistant winds. Smaller wind turbines can operate in winds as low as 3 miles per hour, a light breeze. Wind & solar energy help to pump water from wells and can be used to run simple machinery. With thoughtful planning low cost housing can be built with solar cookers in the kitchen and passsive wnd and solar energy can be used to cool or heat the house, using simple ventilation plans, designed to use the local wind patterns. Even the use of landscaping can help to insulate houses to reduce heating and cooling costs. Using fruit and nut trees as landscaping can also provide additional income for poor families.