For almost 45 years, readers of MOTHER EARTH NEWS have led the way in creating self-sufficient lifestyles more connected to the land — and often disconnected from the fossil fuel-dependent power grid. By raising solar panels on your roofs, tapping the power of the wind, building greenhouses, planting gardens, and just generally being frugal and inventive, you have shown the world that a more conscientious, sustainable way of life can be rewarding and fun.
Today, that lifestyle is more attainable than ever, as the number of renewable energy options grows rapidly while the costs steadily come down. In 1977, solar panels cost $75 per watt; today, the price has plummeted to about $1 per watt!
In this issue’s cover story (Page 26), homesteader Cam Mather outlines the 20-year adventure he…
