Solutions

Off-Grid Power Solutions for the Self-Sufficient Home

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Full energy independence — running your house entirely on power you generate yourself, with no utility bill and no grid dependence — is possible. But for most families of 4 in suburban or urban settings, the path there is not a single step. It is a series of decisions that get you progressively less dependent …

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Off-Grid Cooking Solutions: From Solar Ovens to Rocket Stoves

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When the power goes out, your electric range and microwave become expensive countertop decorations. For a family of four that depends on cooking to make stored food edible, this is a significant gap. The good news: off-grid cooking solutions exist at every price point, from a $35 butane stove to a $400 solar oven, and …

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