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'''Off-the-grid''', or "'''off-grid'''", means self-sufficient without reliance on government-controlled sources for power (the electrical grid or natural gas).  In its broadest sense "off-the-grid'' includes independence for water also.

'''Off-the-grid''', or "'''off-grid'''", means self-sufficient without reliance on government-controlled sources for power (the electrical grid or natural gas).  In its broadest sense "off-the-grid" includes independence for water also.

'''''The power outages that harm millions of [[American]]s do not disrupt those living off-the-grid'''''.  They have greater independence from government interference and control, as government is unable to cut off their daily subsistence.

'''''The power outages that harm millions of [[American]]s do not disrupt those living off-the-grid'''''.  They have greater independence from government interference and control, as government is unable to cut off their daily subsistence.

Not including religious communities such as the [[Amish]], there are an estimated 250,000 Americans living off-the-grid, such as [[conservative]] Rep. [[Thomas Massie]] (R-KY).  Worldwide, about 1.7 billion live off-the-grid.

Not including religious communities such as the [[Amish]] -- whose population totals 400,000 -- there are an estimated 250,000 Americans living off-the-grid, such as [[conservative]] Rep. [[Thomas Massie]] (R-KY).  Worldwide, about 1.7 billion live off-the-grid.

[[California]] has the most Americans living off-the-grid, followed by [[Colorado]] and other [[Western]] states.<ref>https://www.businessinsider.com/where-to-live-off-grid-most-popular-us-states-2020-7#5-hawaii-6</ref>

[[California]] has the most Americans living off-the-grid, followed by [[Colorado]] and other [[Western]] states.<ref>https://www.businessinsider.com/where-to-live-off-grid-most-popular-us-states-2020-7#5-hawaii-6</ref>