According to Wikipedia, living off the grid refers to living in a self-sufficient manner without reliance on one or more public utilities. With rising costs for electricity and a growing consciousness about the environment, we have been seeing a growing demand for properties that are "off the grid" in Western Montana.
True "off the grid" properties do not rely on municipal water, sewer, natural gas, electrical power grid, or similar utility services.
According to an article in USA Today, "Now, in 29 states, homeowners on the grid can get state rebates or tax breaks that subsidize up to 50% or more of the cost of clean energy systems. They then sell the electricity they generate, but don't use themselves, to utilities, offsetting the cost of the power they draw from the grid as they spin their meters backward and drive their electric bills toward zero."
The same article states that, "Some 180,000 families live off-grid, a figure that has jumped 33% a year for a decade, says Richard Perez, publisher of Home Power magazine." And that number is increasing rapidly.
If you are considering living or vacationing off the grid in Western Montana, contact Kevin & Monica Ray today at 406-207-1185. We have several active listings that would be ideal for a primary residence or a vacation home, including:
- 20 Acres with 2 cabins - one modern with a full kitchen & bath, septic system, a natural spring, creek frontage, a mining claim, and hydro-power! The seller is even willing to finance this amazing property.
- 5 Acres with 2 rustic cabins with creek frontage and an old diesel generator, horse corrals and various outbuildings for only $119,000!
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Kevin & Monica Ray are real estate sales and marketing professionals for Access Realty in beautiful Western Montana. For more information on Western Montana, they can be reached at 406-207-1185 or online at www.YourMT.com.
I love the idea of living off the grid! Montana is especially appealing!
I am from Billings Montana and there is no bigger fan of Montana than me. I love getting to come back even though it is not very often with family not there now.
Thanks Mary, I agree! And living off the grid doesn't necessarily mean roughing it.
Hi Carol - that's great - do you make it to Western Montana also?