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LAND

by Mike Davis on March 12, 2010 · 0 comments

in EVENTS, LAND

On March 13, 2010, bidders will have a rare chance to acquire Vulture Ranch, a sprawling 80 acre compound, and “an absolute jewel among Arizona real estate” locals claim. Opening bid is only $250,000.

Just 60 miles northwest of Phoenix, Vulture Ranch is a self-contained, off the grid Arizona real estate complex on the Sonoron Desert. It’s highlight is a nearly 5,000 square foot 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom main house and features four guest suites and two cottages. Vulture Ranch has a large reception hall, opening onto a perfectly landscaped courtyard. It’s a rare find on the real estate auction market.

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Time to buy an island

March 6, 2010
Time to buy an island The Greek government is being urged to sell its uninhabited islands to bail itself out of bankruptcy, and the UK is likely to find itself in the same position in the near future.  What better time to explore the possibility of buying an island together with a group of friends, and setting up an off-grid community there with your own laws, government and even currency? Interested parties should advertise themselves on LandBuddy, indicating roughly where they want to go on the Google Map that is part of the free service.

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Real Estate, Cincinnati

March 1, 2010
Real Estate, CincinnatiTalks are afoot in Hamilton County about building what could be the first subdivision in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky that is completely off the grid. Hamilton County Commissioner Todd Portune is leading talks about a creating a subdivision that would showcase the latest, greatest in green-building technology. Features could include solar panels, permeable pavement, rooftop gardens and homes so efficient their owners will never pay an energy bill.

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US Embassy in London to be off-grid ready

February 24, 2010
US Embassy in London to be off-grid ready For decades the residents of elite Grosvenor Square in London’s Mayfair had to contend with overbearing security along the entire side of the square occupied by the American Embassy.  Now, much to their relief,  the Embassy is moving to the less rarified area of Wandsworth, and in environmental terms, the new building will be everything America aspires to but rarely achieves. The $500m building will be nearly self-sufficient in energy production and capable of operating off-grid "for an extended period," according to officials. Unlike most glass office buildings, which appear slick and hard-edged, this one will look soft and pillowy thanks to the lightweight plastic attached to the façade “like boat sails.”

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Off-Grid HQ in UK

January 18, 2010
Off-Grid HQ in UK If you want to go off the grid in the UK, Pembrokeshire is where its at. It now has recognised over 50 off-grid homes. Officials around the country are doing everything to discourage individuals and groups from living simple, low-carbon, off-grid lives - in other words, despite all the talk about going green, anybody who actually wants to live a truly green life has to overcome many obstacles. But Pembrokeshire may become the exception. A low-impact dwelling near Maenclochog, Pembrokeshire, Wales, has just  received retropective planning permission. This is the third such project in the county to be officially recognised. A small settlement on land at Brithdir Mawr, and the Lammas project, which intends to build at eco-village on the outskirts of the village of Glandwr have already been rubber stamped.

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Off grid update

December 8, 2009
Off grid updateWhat a great early Christmas gift, I know that to those who get snow every winter, it's not that exciting, but for those of us that live in places with little to no snowfall, it transforms everything into a winter wonderland.

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Sanyo’s packaged life off-grid

November 23, 2009
Sanyo’s packaged life off-grid Once upon a time off-grid living was about existing on your own terms, independent of ‘the system’.  But one of the great strengths of capitalism is its ability to absorb new, even threatening ideas and turn them into a business opportunity.  So it is no great surprise to learn that Sanyo, the world’s largest solar panel manufacturer, says it has begun selling onventional homes that can be taken off-grid at the flick of a switch.

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Shoestring Survivalism – book review

October 20, 2009
Shoestring Survivalism – book reviewThis is the third book I received from Paladin Press to review. I appreciate the chance to read and review these books, I have enjoyed them immensely. This book is about survivalism on a budget. Being on a budget is a full time occupation for most of us.  With these uncertain times, it's good to have backups, ways to get along if things go wrong. It's ludicrous to think the government will step up and take care of us, your best bet is to be your own best advocate, take care of yourself and your family. With the knowledge gained from this book, even someone on the tightest of budgets should be able to implement many of the ideas in this book with little or no financial output.

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LaMar’s Simple Solar Homesteading videos

October 1, 2009
LaMar’s Simple Solar Homesteading videos

Some time back, I did a review of LaMar's Simple Solar Homestead, a great (and inexpensive) ebook created by LaMar, the great thing about LaMar, is he is actually LIVING this lifestyle, not just spouting theory.

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