DIY Home Power - On Grid Vs Off Grid

I Gotta be honest. Living in a suburb of Dallas, and not out in the country (where I'd rather be,) I somewhat enjoy the comfort of staying connected to the grid. Texas weather is crazy. Unreliable, to be nice. Some months, with my system, I pay nothing to the power company. In fact, I've actually been credited. Mild Fall and Spring down here means open windows and clothesline-drying! To be honest, though, during this last Hot Texas Summer, My bill was about 50-60% what it usually is. Not bad, I think. And I'm just getting started! Consider your own individual needs...



When adequate renewable energy resources aren't available for a certain amount of time, and depending of course on the volume of energy storage you have, when that electricity runs out, energy from the power grid will automatically supply your energy needs. Also, if you produce more electricity than you use, your meter will actually run backwards! Yeah, and the Utility Company pays you! Check with your local utility provider about options available. Also, there may be certain restrictions and code violations. For instance, my windmill barely peeks above my privacy fence, but it's lightweight and still produces a surprising amount of electricity. I didn't get permission from the homeowners association, and so far no one's said anything. It's MY BACKYARD, screw 'em!

Using a stand-alone system is most common in remote areas. Personally, someday I hope to purchase some undeveloped lakefront property to build a home on. I will definitely be off-grid! It costs a small fortune to run a power line and completely unnecessary knowing what I know now. So, live or going to build in the country? Try to go off-grid! You could build your wind turbine taller, and you most definitely could build a good-sized solar array. In the country, on your own land, the possibilities are almost endless. If you have a home in the country, do yourself a favor and check out Earth4Energy to discover how easy and inexpensive it is to Go Green. Of course you can establish your system completely off-grid even in the city. If you really want to demonstrate a commitment to using as little fossil fuels as possible, right on! You will have to build a larger system, and it will cost a little more, of course, but you can easily get your money back in months with not having an electric bill!



This is America, Land of the Free, so be sure to check your state and community codes before you do anything. Oh my....

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