Everyone always talks about going off grid.
Its a novel idea and one that we SHOULD strive for.
But what few people ever talk about is exactly how much it will cost you to completely remove yourself from grid dependence.
Its not as simple as pulling a plug.
There is a lot more involved than that.
Check out this infographic we found on beforeitsnews.com
Wondering how much it would cost to live off grid?
Here’s a cool infographic delving into how much it would cost for different considerations.
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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on December 6, 2013, and has been updated for quality and relevancy.
One cost that isn’t mentioned is insurance. Wood heat WILL raise your insurance rates.
Not correct, Farmist. Check out USAA Insurance for one, if you’re eligible (military or ex-military.)
buy a 2000 watt lihtium ion battery power solar generator. with a 100watt,8.0amp foldable solar panel. there close to $2,000.00 complete with all accserory’s. just need to figure out how long of a chargeing cord would be needed from the panels too the inside of your deweling to the generator.
Punisher, you sure do punish the English language.
there is aways some thing new to learn
And some nuts can’t figure out why most of us are still on the grid.
But there is one cost of being on grid that is ignored and that is what costs to replace a freezer and refrigerator full of food when the grid goes down.
Ya know, you don’t really even have to own a refrigerator or freezer. Food can be “canned” in jars, dried in the sun or over a fan, and stored in airtight containers.
you compare the cost of the propane tank to a wood stove. To heat with propane you need a furnace which can cost a bit.
Oh , and wood is carbon neutral vs propane if that matters to you.
I prefer carbon-positive as:
1 – it’s getting too damn cold in this world,
2 – plants need air, too, and
3 – I love to yank the leftist kooks’ chains.
JUST MY PERSONAL THOUGHTS,THERE ARE SEVERAL THINGS ABOUT THIS ARTICLE THAT I WOULD NOT CONSIDER BEING”OFF THE GRID”.LIVING IN “A.Z.”,I WOULDN’T CONSIDER A HOUSE LIKE THE 1 SHOWN IN THE DRAWING FOR SEVERAL REASONS…1)THE WAY THEY BUILD HOUSES HERE,LIKE THAT,MOST BUILDERS USE “CHEAP” MATERIALS. 2)A HOUSE LIKE THAT IN A “RURAL AREA”,I WOULD NOT CONSIDER THAT LIVING “OFF THE GRID”.3)SOME OF THE MODIFICATIONS SHOWN WOULD NOT BE ALLOWED IN A “RURAL AREA”.4)IF YA’LL LIVING “OFF THE GRID”,WHY WOULD YOU HAVE A PROPANE TANK? TO ME,THAT’S NOT”OFF THE GRID”.YA’LL NEED TO HAVE THE TANK FILLED & WHO WOULD BE FILLING IT…BIG OIL CORP’S.TO ME,THAT’S NOT LIVING “OFF THE GRID”. 5)WHEN THE “SHTF”,”THEY” WILL KNOW RIGHT WHERE TO GO TO GET YA’LL!!!