Off-the-grid homes areÿautonomous; they do not rely on municipalÿwater supply,ÿsewer,ÿnatural gas, electrical power grid, or similar utility services. A true off-grid house is able to operate completely independently of all traditionalÿpublic utilityÿservices. The idea has been recently popularized by certain celebrities includingÿEd Begley, Jr.[1]ÿwho stars inÿLiving with Ed[2]ÿtelevision show on theÿHome &