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 ...

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

In addition to struggling with the Covid-19 pandemic like everyone else, we Californians had another crisis to contend with this year that you might have heard about: fire season. When PG&E—the ...

If you connect your panels to the grid, you won't be responsible for producing all your own energy. That's not the case if you go off the grid. Going solar doesn't mean going off the grid -- unless ...

Perhaps you’re dreaming of obtaining your home’s electricity without having to rely on that provided by your town or city. If so, you’re hoping to go “off the grid.” And if that’s your dream, you’ve ...

Whatever sparks your desire to head off-grid for a few hours, days or weeks, the automotive world has created a raft of vehicles to help get you there. Earlier today, we asked what you thought was the ...

INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis company is working to help get more people off the grid. Jefferson Electric CEO Joel Walsman says with increased destabilization and uncertainty in the electric grid, it ...

Iowa's rural scenery and small-town vibes naturally make for an ideal place for those looking to find an off-grid lifestyle. Two Iowa counties that border each other were recently named among the best ...