Living off the grid calls to more people every year as families look for freedom, security, and a simpler way of life. The move takes planning, courage, and plenty of practical know-how. These 19 off ...

Living off-grid is hard work, but that's part of what makes it so satisfying. Off-gridder Zak Collings (@zak.collings.offgrid) offers his perspective on the unique lifestyle. He maintains that, "For ...

My husband and I built an off-grid cabin 10 years ago, and haven't looked back since. We've learned a lot through years of experience, but we made some mistakes when we first moved here. We should've ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. About 120 homes in Rancho Palos Verdes’ Portuguese Bend neighborhood have become one of California’s largest ...

One of the questions I’m asked most often is whether I think the future of power in the U.S. will be on-grid or off-grid. My answer is that it's the wrong question. Like most complex subjects—and ...