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Jules Dervaes and his family who live an almost completely self-sufficient life are about to be featured by the New York Times, with their own video on the news...

Presenter of new BBC2 eco-series gives us a sneak preview...

Terra Pass Decal So here’s the dilemma. You compost, you recycle, get off the grid when you can, maybe even bought a fuel efficient car, getting 30+ mpg. ...

Chicago Trib promotes off-grid The off-grid world is going mainstream in the US, as this story shows – reprinted from the Chicago Tribune March 8th and LA...

Daryl Hannah has a massive commitment to the environment, and unusually amongst the Hollywood A-list, she puts in real time and effort to forward her beliefs. I...

sleepinginairports.net We have all had to do it at one time or another, and some do it out of choice. Sleepinginairports.net is an essential travel companion wh...

Ecology Building Society eco-offices The Triodos Bank is one of few UK lenders to look kindly on loans for off-grid properties. Borrowing on unusual properties ...

Jamie Oliver set to go off-grid Super-chef Jamie Oliver, whose new series about school dinners just launched on UK Channel 4, is preparing live off-grid for a f...

Geodesic Quonset Many folks are familiar with the concept of a Geodesic Dome, and the great advantages of strength and minimal materials, Geodesic Dome but most...

by Sarah Brown Founder Meredith Little Four days and nights alone in the California desert without food or shelter is not everyone’s idea of a good time, ...

Moira Cruickshanks Geothermal Q&A Moira Cruickshanks of Imperial College London Engineering Department answers your questions on Geothermal Energy next week...

Burbank Resident Robert Beher on the roof with his 2 kW solar PV system Here on our off-grid homestead, we use PV panels as part of our energy solution. PV take...