Could you live off the grid?

. Could you live off the grid? "...We have been living off grid now for 17 years now. Our first photovoltaic panel was a small 15-watt unit that was very expensive. ..." Reference: timestranscript.canadaeast.com

A Glow in the Desert

. A Glow in the Desert
"...Known locally as the Moonscape, this raggedly lovely landscape of mesas and buttes, mesquite and desert juniper is rough and cheap, which makes it a tempting site for off-the-gridders like Mr. Wells. ..." Reference: www.nytimes.com

Group Survival Forum

. Group Survival Forum A good off the grid forum Reference: mutuallyassuredsurvival.com

The Field Lab, off the grid living

. T h e F i e l d L a b "...I feel that the technology today has advanced enough and the costs have dropped to the point where just about anyone can make the move to off the grid living. This just happened to coincide with discovering accounts of pioneer life of some of my relatives from over 100 years ago. Their lives were difficult back then, but I sensed a feeling of great joy and accomplishment in overcoming hardship - where hard work payed off and living life was a fulfilling experience. ..." Reference: www.thefieldlab.org

. Greener Pastures "...“Beauty, food, sustainability and fun,” said Meucci, who lives on the grounds of Gardens Oy Vey and utilizes nature for all of life's creature comforts. “I've been off the grid for 25 years. People pay me to make their lawns beautiful...." Reference: www.memphisdailynews.com

Staying Connected: The technology of off-grid living

. Staying Connected - The technology of off-grid living
"...There is a strong online presence for those living off-grid, which proves that the internet and computers are not an obstacle for off-gridders. Sites and forums such as Off-Grid.net, The Renewable Planet, and Off The Grid all have strong communities of folks willing to share their experiences with the world...."
Reference: www.tecca.com

go off the grid

. go off the grid "...A group of University of Minnesota students from the Energy Efficiency Student Alliance held a campout in front of Coffman at the temperature of below-zero wind chill to kick off the Conservation Madness, a competition between dorms to see who can conserve the most energy. ..." Reference: www.mndaily.com

Off the Grid in Alaska

. Our Alaska: Living off the grid "...Today they've got two solar panels in addition to the diesel generator, which is connected to a 300-gallon tank that needs filling about twice a year...." Reference: www.alaskadispatch.com