They’re Frustrated with Power Utilities – So They’re Leaving the Grid Altogether

Power blackouts and rising electricity costs have inspired “a small but growing number of Californians” to leave the power grid altogether for their own home-generated energy, reports the New York Times.

And thanks to “a stunning drop” in the cost of solar panels and batteries, “Some homeowners who have built new, off-grid homes say they have even saved money because their systems were cheaper than securing a new utility connection….”