Eric Mack

Oceans cover most of the earth. Tides, waves and currents could provide steady, clean energy if we can harness them.

Living off the grid gave me a new perspective, fewer bills and increased independence. It also led to a deeper transformation and reckoning with some old inadequacies.

While providing me 100% energy independence for my off-grid home, solar panels demystified the enigma of electricity for me and increased my understanding of the movements of the Earth itself.

The pros and cons of taking responsibility for your own energy and water aren’t what I expected before making the move to living an off-grid lifestyle.

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.

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

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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

NRG Clean Power has a price match option and one the longest warranties we've seen. But it only operates in two states.

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.

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).

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).

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).

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.

Can solar panels significantly reduce your energy bills? Are they worth the investment? We explore solar panels' pros and cons to determine whether they're a good choice for your home energy needs this spring.