subject: More Information About Off The Grid Cabins Electrical Sources [print this page] The word "off-grid" is becoming more and more of a popular choice for most people who are looking to cut their entire carbon footprint, which will increase their independence when it comes to avoiding all the usage or dependence in fossil fuels. The grid is a term used for the power grid, which is also a linked system that allows electricity which is distributed in great masses. This kind of system is composing of an ordinary house which is then connected into the natural gas power, telephone lines and lastly is on water pipes. When you go into communities off the grid, it would also suggest that the public utilities are the one, which will be responsible for all the user's energy needs. Some of the homeowners also who are using the grid are choosing electricity as their means of supply while some of them are relying on the water supply of the city and their sewage system.
There are various ways for them to get supplies and continue their everyday living such as digging wells or through using a cistern system for them to collect water. If you wanted to use septic tank as your main supply, then you will no longer have water bills. It is very hard for some to get an exact number on how many people in the United States are living in an off-grid system but in 2006, a report in Home Power Magazine announces that more than 180,000 homes in the United States are supplying their own power to save money. In addition to that, in USA Today has also stated that over 27,000 homes are using wind and solar energy as their means of electrical power. Many people are finding this kind of living very friendly to the environment, but for most of the homeowners wanted to live independently instead of using and relying on utility companies for them to satisfy all their living needs.
Through using various alternatives when it comes to energy sources, communities off the grid are becoming more and more popular. In fact, over 750,000 communities off the grid households are found in the United States. Their motto is "Inside the Movement for More Space, Less Government and True Independence in Modern America". Every year, the population in the communities off the grid are increasing more than 10 percent. This is mainly because more and more people are becoming more vigilant when it comes to global warming. In addition to that, they are becoming more concerned when it comes to the unhealthy dependence of the people of United States to the various kinds of fossil fuels. That is why many people are deciding to shift their living into a planned communities off the grid to save energy resources as much as possible, not only can they cut down their electric bills cost but other utility bills as well. One of the leading countries wherein you are able to find lots of residences living in communities off the grid is in New Mexico.
They are using earth ships, which are also generated by wind energy and solar. These homes are made from different recyclable materials and are designed by a famous architect Michael Reynolds. The earth ships are collecting waters coming from its specific reservoir and snows, in return the water, which comes from the reservoirs, to be treated meticulously to make sure that it is use by many people, several times. These homes are also manufacturing biodiesel fuel. You will be able to see these famous communities off the grid in Sangre de Cristo Mountains just near the Taos. Another leading community off the grid are found in Virginia, it is composed of 450 acres of land, making all the residences share all their sources of solar power energy. They are also sharing their businesses, meals and other means of living, making their community a better place to live and you cannot see it anywhere else in the world. Their community was established in 1976, so they are experts when it comes to communities off the grid matters. This is a good sign that people are starting to become more vigilant, especially when it comes to our environment and mother earth.
