Promoting off-grid
solutions for nearly two decades.
Reporting on the people, technology, and movements defining the global off-grid community for over 15 years.
Off-Grid.net is the world's leading resource for independent living. We provide an eclectic mix of practical technical advice, news from the on-grid world, and coverage of stories the mainstream media ignores.
Our Mission
We promote enterprises working for a sustainable future. Since our founding, we have campaigned on critical issues affecting off-grid living, specifically pushing for local energy pricing and zoning reforms to allow specialized residential permission for sustainable homesteads.
Who Is Nick Rosen?
Nick Rosen is a journalist, author, and the pioneer behind the modern off-grid movement. After traveling extensively to document the lives of those living outside centralised systems, Nick realized the movement was a necessary response to the fragility of modern infrastructure.
His seminal books, Off the Grid (Penguin US) and How to Live Off-Grid (Bantam UK), have defined the discourse on self-sufficiency for a generation.
Today, Nick continues to support the community through strategic consulting for prospective off-gridders worldwide.
Our Contributors
The writers and experts behind Off-Grid.net's stories.
Nick Rosen
Jane Avery
The Community
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