Living Off Grid - Home and Energy Options Part 3
Mother Earth News Latest 10 Articles • Jan 27, 2012Well so far we've purchased the land and built a house and now we need to look at three other features of a home that will dramatically affect your off grid lifestyle and energy system. Those three items are appliances, heating, and electrical fixtures. Appliances: Appliances have come a long way in energy efficiency but don't be fooled, they still have a long way to go. The term Energy Star Rated isn't all it's been made out to be in the past. For our electrical appliances we finally decided on a "three factor" strategy. Electrical operating requirements and short cycle… Full Story »
