Cottage Life

Power Dynamics

s our cover story suggests, we’ve been thinking a lot around here about going off grid at the cottage. Much of this chatter has focussed on the nuts and bolts: the latest battery technology, the resale value of off-grid cottages, the potential of DIY installation. But we’ve also pondered the bigger questions. Specifically, despite it being ready to make the switch?

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