Living Off-Grid Just Outside the Big City

Thomas Levy had a dream, to build a “green” energy-efficient house, and to power it primarily with renewable energy, allowing him to avoid bringing in electrical lines. His dream became a reality in 2007, and he was looking for a good way to tell his story. Along came the Living Lightly Project. Upon reading an [...]

Hello from Off the Grid

Hello
My name is Tom, and I live in a rural area of greater Ottawa. My spouse and I, and our thirteen month old daughter live in a house that is “off the grid”. We have not yet finished the house completely, but have been producing and using our own solar power since July [...]

Room for Porches

Drake Landing viewed from the front. Just a “normal street” but with real porches and not dominated by garages.

The garages of Drake Landing:

Solar power for the people.
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Photos by David Chernushenko

Solar panels, small steps

Solar panels over my doorstep, more insulation in my walls. Small steps lead to big savings and quality of life improvements.

Photo by David Chernushenko