Would you live off the grid?
About 750,000 American households are tapping sustainable energy from the wind, sun, and earth.
A recent Monitor cover story profiled Americans who are living green – and off the grid. They're supplying their homes with hot water, heat, and electricity without relying on government entities or utility companies.
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