When thinking about the design of your home, efficiency should be a top consideration. Interested in becoming energy ...

Interested in an off-grid cabin, but not sure how to tackle the water problem? These are your options for water at an ...

Off-grid living is a great way to put the principles of sustainable living into practice. A solar installation is a must if you're going off the grid for environmental purposes. A diesel generator and ...

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 ...

I've compiled a list of expenses I wish I'd known about before making the big move to off-grid living. Eric Mack has been a CNET contributor since 2011. Eric and his family live 100% energy and water ...