"It's wonderful to be warm in such a frigid climate." Off-grid tiny home owner wows with stunning greenhouse: 'It takes about ...

At a time when household energy consumption accounts for an estimated 20% of the U.S.'s total greenhouse gas emissions, an increasing number of communities around the country are going off the grid.

Try out these unique off-grid Airbnb rentals across the U.S.. ... (bedrooms, bathrooms, etc), the Airbnb features a jungle-like greenhouse, fish pond, chicken coop, and water fountain.

There are more than 60 off-grid, fully independent, self-sustaining homes in the Earthship community in Taos, and up to 3,000 across the world. Each Earthship follows a specific formula, designed by ...