No complaints from neighbours – If you have either a wind turbine or generators in a residential area, you might have to deal with a stream of noise complaints.

You have more room for renewables – No matter where it’s going, green tech – such as solar panels, wind turbines, and generators – will need a lot of space to be effective.Rural areas are much more suitable for off-grid homes for two good reasons: So if you’re going off-grid, make sure you pick a suitable-sized property.Īlthough it’s possible to live off the grid both in residential and rural areas, sourcing your own energy is more viable in rural locations. Of course, canal boats aren’t the only option you can go for – bungalows and motor homes are also smaller properties that you could consider. Although canal boats themselves aren’t cheap, you can easily make your money back by sourcing your energy from roof-installed solar panels. Many people that consider living off-grid opt for the simple life, floating around canals on a quaint houseboat. Therefore, sourcing your own energy will be more achievable if you have a smaller property. Put simply: the bigger the house, the bigger the bills. As we found in our 2023 National Home Energy Survey, 82% of people have adjusted their behaviour at home in the past 12 months to cut their energy bills.

All of these factors will determine whether going off-grid is accomplishable.Įven if you can't go off-grid, making changes to your home's efficiency can save you money. Whether you’re buying a new house or adapting your existing home, you need to consider the type, size, and location of the property. Make sure your property is suitable for an off-grid lifestyle

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