Rising utility bills and concerns about grid reliability are pushing more Americans to explore off-grid living. EnergySage, an independent authority on rooftop solar, offers a comprehensive road map ...

When Brian and Jess Johnson drove to Taos, New Mexico, for a getaway weekend from Colorado in 2016, they had no inkling the trip would change their lives and their notions of a dream house in a ...

This two-bedroom container home was born out of a family's desire to have a more comfortable, reliable accommodation option for vacation time on their rural property. It's a huge upgrade from the ...

People are increasingly seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint and embrace simpler, more mindful lifestyles, and this desire to tread more lightly on Earth has led to the rise of sustainable, ...

When Lynn and O’Neal Gray were looking for somewhere to retire, the Dallas-based couple settled on a 500-acre plot in California‘s Paso Robles wine region on the coast of Central California about half ...

Enphase Energy just launched a new off-grid system that lets homeowners power their homes without a utility connection – even for extended periods. The California-based Enphase says the off-grid setup ...

In 2020, there was a spike in searches for off-grid homes and a general trend of moving to rural areas. Rural housing applications spiked by 80% during the pandemic, according to Fannie Mae. Overall, ...