Living off the grid

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Living off the grid
"...Last week he got an eviction notice, after being warned by his landlord that he could not continue to live in an apartment that was off the grid...."
Reference: www.isthmus.com

Military and Government surplus items for off the grid materials

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Military and Government surplus items for off the grid materials
"...Government Liquidation is an online marketplace for the sale of U.S. Government surplus and scrap material to the public...."
Reference: www.govliquidation.com

Example: Water purification

Solar Christmas Tree

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Sustainability fundraiser lights ‘off-the-grid’ tree
"...The tree’s lights are connected to a photovoltaic system that allows it to absorb solar energy all day and power the lights all night. “This tree is completely off the grid,..."
Reference: theapp.appstate.edu

Going Off The Grid

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Going Off The Grid
Going Off The Grid
"...They are more efficient in producing electricity than combustion sources, and the cells even provide hot water the bank uses to melt snow off sidewalks ..."
Reference: www.americanbanker.com