'Living Off the Grid: Simple Guides to Creating and Maintaining a
Self-Reliant Supply of Energy, Water, Shelter, and More' you need to know about self reliance. In daily
life, take control of the resources and services we depend on.
Electricity and energy don't have to come off the public utility grid;
alternatives abound in solar, wind, and water generated power. Design
decisions can drastically affect power consumption, and bio-diesel and
alternative fuels can help break the oil habit.