Setup costs for an off-grid home can range from $5,000 to $50,000 or more, depending on where you live and the systems you ...

As romantic as the idea of an off-grid cabin is for many, this lifestyle would quickly lose its luster without a reliable ...

Dreams of energy independence and a simpler life are driving more Americans toward off-grid living than ever before. Interest in off-grid properties has surged since 2020, with more people seeking ...

Becoming responsible for our own water and energy was more than saving on utility bills. Here's what motivated us, what we learned and how we made it happen. Eric Mack has been a CNET contributor ...

Whether you’re waiting out a prolonged natural disaster or need to take it with you during an evacuation, these are the ...

I've compiled a list of expenses I wish I'd known about before making the big move to off-grid living. Eric Mack has been a CNET contributor since 2011. Eric and his family live 100% energy and water ...

This travel trailer is built with no wood and in the style of Australian campers, even though it's from Canada; it can be heavily equipped with systems ...

Best solar investments for your home. Off-grid solar systems generate and store power wherever the sun shines, making them a great green update to your home. Today, lots of one-stop-shop companies ...

For some Navajo Nation families, power in the home is a luxury – not a given. Fort Lewis College’s Village Aid Project Solar ...