A how-to handbook to free yourself from the constraints of modern living.
In daily life, we can 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. Dave Black describes alternatives for eco-pimping your home and lifestyle for independence, economy, and a more integrated way of life. Equally valuable for the urban dweller vaguely concerned about the size of his or her carbon footprint and the rural self-sufficiency enthusiast, Living Off the Grid can help anyone take control of his or her life and way of living. 50 black-and-white illustrations
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Dave Black is an internationally recognized consultant in emergency planning and disaster response. With nearly twenty years of experience in search and rescue and as a wilderness and urban first responder, he has served as a consultant and architect of community disaster response and management systems both here and abroad.
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45 of 49 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I wouldn't pay over $5 for this book, its very general and basic coverage is not that helpful. The information is fair and accurate, but not specific. Not a $15 read.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
A handy book, covers a lot of material but not in great depth. Certainly worth buying as an overview for people considering freeing themselves from the grid.
41 of 47 people found the following review helpful
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Well written. A good approach to educating those who need the very basic knowledge of the subject. Not writtem using technical terms, but using down-to-earth, everyday language we can all understand. I would highly recommend this book to novice and veteran alike.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
great ideas
gave me many ideas of what I can do now to lower my human footprint and become more self reliant in my future if I run into a survival situation.
Published 5 days ago by B. Pendleton
2.0 out of 5 stars
Off the Grid
How disappointing to buy a book about living off the grid only for it to make excuses about why no one can really live off the grid. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lavendar Sunrise
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome book
Great facts, great writing and should be part of what the kids are taught in school. Stop sucking on the oil straw.
Published 2 months ago by Your_Going_To_Like_This
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent introduction
I thought this book was an very good brief introduction to the topic, including: different kinds of 'off-grid' living, the different utilities that must be converted to being off... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mark David Guillaudeu
5.0 out of 5 stars
Living off the Grid...
Lots of information I needed. I am presently working on creating a battery bank and a small enclosure for it. Will use information from this book and the guidelines it offers. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Aine O'brocken
4.0 out of 5 stars
Received on time
Received b4 Christmas so that I could wrap it and still have time to mail it! I was so pleased!
Published 4 months ago by Stacey Lewis
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good basic beginner info, annoying personal opinions
I bought this book out of curiosity, it was available to me on the kindle market for .99 cents and it had overall decent reviews. Read more
Published 4 months ago by R. Henderson
5.0 out of 5 stars
very useful
I liked it! It's very simple and easy to read. I would recommend it!! if you want to learn about being "off grid"
Published 4 months ago by hugotjmx
4.0 out of 5 stars
good info
this book has a lot of good info for living off the grid i would recomend buying this book if your wanting to live off grid
Published 4 months ago by Beth E Pullon
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good book for general over view
Good book for general over view Could use more details and specific plans. Buy it used if you can ok.
Published 5 months ago by Hector Cisneros
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