“As a kid Steve Rees played in caves and learned how the earth could cool. As an adult, he buried two shipping containers and created an off-grid retirement home for himself and his wife Shirley.
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Outside the Box: Off-the-Grid Living with Josie and Abe
“What if the only bill you had to pay was for the internet? Imagine what you could do with all of that extra money.
Imagine how little you’d have to work for the man! You would be able to sustain yourself on very little monetary income, and invest more of your time into the things that mattered.
Colorado: Off-Gridders Forced back on the Grid, Camping on own land Illegal
“It’s something we’ve reported on many times in the past – government agencies trying to regulate Off-Grid living out of existence. Throughout the country, local zoning officials have made it impossible for people to go off the grid, in many cases even threatening them with jail time for not hooking into local utilities.
“Revolutionary” EV Battery Begins Production
A new battery technology by Solid Power sounds like a major challenger to Tesla’s battery system. This will interest off gridders and others with alternative energy systems. The following article by CleanTechnica claims these solid-state batteries have 2-3x more energy than Tesla’s lithium ion batteries, as well as having a number of other key advantages. It will be interesting to see which battery system wins out.
Off Grid Water Distillation at its Best!
“A video demonstrating the non-electric Off Grid Steam Distiller by Water Wise. It was very rewarding to see the production rate. Up to 16 gallons of distilled water a day off of wood. The water tastes great. Future tests will involve brackish and sea water.”
Tesla Powerwall – A Battery Powered Home
“Powerwall is a home battery that charges using electricity generated from solar panels, or when utility rates are low, and powers your home in the evening. It also fortifies your home against power outages by providing a backup electricity supply. Automated, compact and simple to install, Powerwall offers independence from the utility grid and the security of an emergency backup.”