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So
you want to go off the grid? There are several different
reasons why you may consider this. One of the most
important is the escalating cost of electric energy and
utilities, but also the growing dependence on
non-renewable resources and global warming, tightening
government control, etc.
There are many different options, mostly dependent on
your location - it will be different for urban living
and for a large acreage miles away from city life.
Living off the grid can mean supplying your own electric
energy - either photovoltaic (solar), wind or hydro power, but also
growing your own food or living in an environmentally
friendly way.
Supplying your own electricity is a first step of
becoming independent from the grid.
 To
me - doing it slowly was the way to go. First - I've cut
most of my TV time. This way I stopped the constant
bombardment of the propaganda, advertising and lies.
Then I've assessed my REAL energy needs.
I think this is the most important part of going off the
grid - differentiating between your needs and wants.
Switching to solar panels or wind mill generator doesn't mean you have
to give up every creature comfort. For example -
to me - giving up my computer time and the Internet
connection was absolutely out of the question. (Also
this is how I make my living). Switching to energy
efficient appliances or propane powered rather than
electric can save a lot of "juice" you'd need.
Once you know your electric energy needs you can start
the planning process. Of course it's different if you
want to go completely off the grid or produce your own
electric power during favourable season and use the grid
power at other times. If you want to stay connected on
and off - you have another option of beefing up your set
up to supply all of your needs and sell the surplus back
to the grid.
How
about switching to solar and wind power generator for under $200?
Going off the grid in smaller steps won't create a big
burden on your finances. If you are a DIY (do it
yourself) person - you will be able to save a bundle. There
is a guide available that will take the guessing game
out of switching to solar and / or wind power and I
highly recommend it.
Click here to check it out
Here's why I recommend it.
The reason why I recommend
it is because I followed their plans and the results were
great. The manual is written in easy to understand
English with clear illustrations and basically anybody
can build their solar and wind power system without a
degree in engineering.
In
my opinion, this is way more superior and far more
effective than any of the other books and videos I've
tried. Obviously everyone is different but it has worked
extremely well for me. I wish you every success!
Sincerely,
James Sanderson
Click here to see it
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