The off grid dream
I recall watching a documentary series once (way, way back in the 70's) about a couple who went totally off grid. They had a few farm animals in their suburban back garden and they used the animal's crap to power some kind of methane electric power plant in their cellar. It produced enough juice to power their freezer, lighting and a few other things. If this sort of technology was possible in the 70's I'm completely baffled as to why, what with wind turbines and efficient solar energy, more people are not living an off-grid existence today. Cant remember what the documentary was called.... they got into all kinds of semi-humorous situations too. They seemed to have quite a good life really.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
