Adapt to the natural rhythm of solar abundance and scarcity while living off-grid in California. Learn to live by the sun when doing household tasks and discover the benefits of fire-based cooking.

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, ...

Off-grid living often stirs up romantic notions of freedom, simplicity, and self-sufficiency. But the reality is far more nuanced than the myths that surround it. From fears about isolation to ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. About 120 homes in Rancho Palos Verdes’ Portuguese Bend neighborhood have become one of California’s largest ...

Many people assume that while off-grid living might be peaceful, it would also be a lonely, solitary life. But there are tiny-home communities where you can live simply, minimally, and sustainably ...

The Apollo system from Solaflect Energy uses a suspension-bridge-style cabling design to cut weight while maximizing strength. With California’s high electricity prices and solar-friendly climate, the ...