Eric Mack

100% energy independence isn't easy to achieve, but setting up my off-grid home helped me understand more about the magic of electricity (and a whole lot more).

Tesla’s Solar Roof System is one of the sleekest systems for harvesting power from the sun, but it’s also one of the priciest.

Community solar is growing quickly, but isn’t available everywhere. Find out if you can buy solar power without the solar panels.

Hurricanes, heat waves and winter storms can have unpredictable effects on your energy usage. We'll show you how to protect your home and keep the power on.

If you are looking to keep your lights on during an outage, here’s what you need to consider when buying a home generator.

I’ve lived off the grid in New Mexico for years. But I’ve managed to get good internet service through trial and error. Here’s how I did it.

I’ve lived in rural New Mexico for years and am 100% water- and energy-independent. But I still need good internet to survive. Here are my best tips.

I’ve compiled a list of expenses I wish I’d known about before making the big move to off-grid living.

The ancient Greeks told stories about harnessing the power of fire. Today, home batteries help me accomplish that on a daily basis.

Becoming responsible for our own water and energy was more than saving on utility bills. Here’s what motivated us, what we learned and how we made it happen.