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 ...

Located in Colorado Springs, the jaw-dropping dwelling was conceived as a perfect marriage of modern luxury and natural beauty.

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, ...

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 ...

Terry Clark wanted a weekend getaway. Instead, he found so much more. Known for its off-the-grid lifestyle, Clark discovered a passion for sustainable living in the semi-remote community of Cold Creek ...

Daryl and Maria Cleary were living in a four-bedroom, 4,000-square-foot home when they decided it was time to downsize. “It was too much house for two people,” Maria said. The couple decided to look ...

Dreams of energy independence and a simpler life are driving more Americans toward off-grid living than ever before. Interest in off-grid properties has surged since 2020, with more people seeking ...

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, ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Eric Mack is a reporter covering science, sustainability and space. When Covid shut the world down in 2020 my family and I lived ...