Living off-grid sounds freeing—no electric bills, no reliance on city systems, no worrying when the power goes out across ...

Catching the solar industry's attention sometimes means spending money on an enormous booth at RE+. Other times, word of ...

Seeking a getaway from Toronto, a doctor and a software engineer built a two-story lakeside cottage that employs a “reversal ...

Imagine waking up to the sound of waves gently brushing against the shore, the horizon stretching endlessly before you, and not another soul in sight. This isn’t a vacation fantasy — it’s a real ...

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, ...

Fred Ramsdell was on vacation in the Wyoming wilderness when he and two colleagues received the honor for their breakthroughs in immunology. Ramsdell tells WIRED he was completely unaware that the ...

A contractor recently shared their advice with the r/OffGrid Reddit community about inspecting an off-grid home.

Discover home styles in New Mexico that could be risky bets for value as buyer preferences evolve and market trends shift ...

Speaking of money, living off-grid can significantly reduce the cost of living. Luka makes his own electricity and food, so ...

This recently completed tiny house combines off-grid functionality with a well-designed and surprisingly luxurious interior ...

The house generates energy through a solar array and wind turbine, while a thermal array heats the pool and spa.

After hearing his wife scream while hiking, American scientist Fred Ramsdell thought she spotted a grizzly bear. But, having just switched on her phone, she had discovered he had won the Nobel Prize ...