Couple builds eco-friendly house off the grid - Video

Mon, 18 May 2009 18:27

Imagine living in a house not connected to the national grid - there no power lines, no power bills in your letter box. One couple in Central Otago did just that - built their dream house to generate their own power. - read full story »

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Comments [2]

Norm

20 Aug 2009 9:17p.m.

Hi,we have 1 x 120w solar panel 1x wind generator 300 watts max, 2x 220 amp batteries but use gas for hot water and the fridge freezer which costs $70 a month and save our $60+ electricity supply charge per month and the usage bill and are quite happy for the last 3 years.OK its a compromise but it cost peanuts, and it works. well done.

F McNab

04 Aug 2009 9:38a.m.

Wow, what an inspiration! I have often thought about how fantastic it would be not to have bills from the power companies or water bills from the council - great to hear people are actually doing it - well done - hopefully I will have the same one day....