There are many forms of viable renewable energy sources, and picking the one or two that best suit the needs of your home is key to maximizing cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Here are the different types of renewable energies used domestically along with their advantages and limitations to help you make an informed decision.

Air pollution should not be in your house...but it probably is. Follow the simple yet effective steps from this guide and enjoy clean air inside your home!

Off-grid living has the power to improve mental health by restoring the real sense of freedom, empowerment, and purpose many of us today seem to lack. When you're in the position to rely on your own resources and capabilities to solve your problems, your mental health will naturally improve.

I wanted to share with everyone two announcements about Real Goods:

Flow Kana together with us at the SLI have many plans for further development at the Solar Living Center. We're looking to do a Biodynamic Demonstration Garden, a much deeper planting of our gorgeous landscaping, turning it into a veritable 'Garden of Eden,' and an exciting Solar/Cannabis/Back-to-the-Land museum that highlights Mendocino County's role in the solar movement, the organic movement, the anti-GMO movement, and the early Cannabis movement...

It takes a lot of work to maintain land, and those who make the decision to live off the grid may find themselves needing to care for pets and/or livestock.