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Colorado: Off-Gridders Forced back on the Grid, Camping on own land Illegal

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 16, 2016 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Codes | Tagged colorado, costilla county, DIY, homestead, low cost land, low cost living, off grid, off grid living, self reliant, self sufficient | 25 Replies

Super Solar Cells

Natural Building Blog Posted on December 21, 2015 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Today’s blog post is actually two stories in one. First, we’ll look at cutting edge solar cells, and then we’ll look at how improved, lower cost solar is ushering in a new age of electric transportation and home energy systems. … Continue reading →

Posted in Mechanical | Tagged alternative energy, natural building, photovoltaics, PV, renewable energy, self reliant, solar energy, solar panels, sustainable | 3 Replies

Homegrown Revolution (Award winning short-film 2009)- The Urban Homestead

Natural Building Blog Posted on October 10, 2015 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“The Dervaes family grows over 400 species of plants, 4,300 pounds of vegetable food, 900 chicken and 1,000 duck eggs, 25 lbs of honey, plus seasonal fruits throughout the year on their urban lot.

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Posted in Landscaping | Tagged backyard garden, organic, permaculture, self reliant, self sufficiency, sustainable, urban garden, urban homestead | 1 Reply

Off Grid Talk

Natural Building Blog Posted on July 12, 2015 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Lots of rustic, off grid living information and photos at Off Grid Talk facebook page.

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Posted in Design | Tagged DIY, natural building, off grid, off grid homes, off grid talk, self reliant, self sufficient, sustainable | Leave a reply

SolarAid

Natural Building Blog Posted on April 15, 2014 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

SolarAid: Creative distribution brings solar lights to East Africa’s rural poor Ashden Gold Award 2013

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Posted in Mechanical | Tagged low cost, natural building, off grid, renewable, self reliant, solar energy, solar lights, solar power, sustainable | Leave a reply

Judge Declares Living Off-grid Illegal

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 26, 2014 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Here’s an example of your tax dollars hard at work pursuing a ‘criminal’ who has decided to live off-grid. Truth is, she’s doing nothing ethicly wrong or illegal. The city is just scared s%#&less that thousands of others will start … Continue reading →

Posted in Codes | Tagged building codes, code violation, low cost, natural building, off grid, off grid home, off grid living, self reliant, self sufficient, simple living | 18 Replies

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