Being off-grid means you are disconnected from the electrical grid as well as other utility systems such as water, gas, and sewer that come from the city. There are many ways to live off-grid, such as ...

Embarking on an off-grid adventure is an exciting endeavor, and finding the right equipment can make all the difference. While it may be wise to invest in premium products for critical systems like ...

Off-grid living is often associated with survivalists or doomsday preppers, but this stereotype overlooks the diverse ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

When you think of someone going off-grid—living in a house that is entirely self-sufficient, with no connection to utility companies—you maybe picture some sort of doomsday prepper in a Unabomber shed ...

Off-grid projects with battery energy storage systems (BESSs) are revolutionizing the energy landscape, providing reliable power solutions in remote locations while promoting sustainability. Off-grid ...

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 ...

I've lived off the grid in New Mexico for years. But I've managed to get good internet service through trial and error. Here's how. Eric Mack has been a CNET ...

Off-grid PV is being widely used for commercial as well as residential applications as prices fall. Image: Futurepump and GOGLA. Off-grid solar is enjoying record new deployments and helping provide ...

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 ...