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 ...

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 ...

"People dream of living off grid, but it's a nightmare," she says. She wants to stay in a house she loves but worries about ...

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 ...

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 ...

Around the house, it can be easy to take power availability for granted. It’s when you hit the road, go camping, get off-grid, or lose electricity in an emergency, you realize just how important power ...

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 ...

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 ...