[LibFreeOrDie]

The solar house...sits on 65 acres ...part of the 700-acre dairy farm and sawmill he grew up on. When his father died, the land was divided between John and his four sisters.

Not all of us are lucky enough to inherit 65 acres of land to do with as we please.

[Army Air Corps]

Bingo.

He had the money and land to do it. This is almost like a politician who can vote for their own pay increase telling others how to economise.

Going off the grid would be great, but it is currently a bit costly for an average family.