Instead of the intended 1,500-square-foot weekend retreat, the home became a 3,196-square-foot permanent residence. Energy-efficient, off-grid living was a new concept for Clark, who learned ...

At the same time, you’ve got your own power, your own water and your own sewage. You’re secure in the future.’ There are more than 60 off-grid, fully independent, self-sustaining homes in the ...