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Originally Posted by intakexhaust
^^^ Some of this discussion of 'off the grid' defeats the purpose for some. Is it about economics OR is it about hiding under the radar for whatever the reason? For example wouldn't all that diesel fuel cost, the initial cost and maint. of a genset, solar / batt. storage systems add up more than just some clean and simple feed of electricity from a supplier?
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The reason "off the grid" appeals to so many people, is it is away from commercial electricity, water, and sewer service which makes it so unappealing to most people. Anybody considering this lifestyle is not doing it to be a part of a housing development or full service community, they are doing it to get away from most other people and into the wilderness where the only thing in sight is trees, valleys, and lakes, not other houses.