Our Country Cottage A Narrative

Power     1-What we started with As far as power goes we started with nothing and about a kilometre away from any power lines very expensive to tap into local power length of line because of trees, underground would be preferable local power not 100% guaranteed monthly bill     2-What we wanted AC power the same type as what city slickers have clean 110v 220v 60 hertz a circuit breaker box, just like in town AC sockets that you could plug in normal lamps, appliances, radios etc. Low maintenance     3-What we didn’t want Any sort of low voltage DC power requiring specialized non standard electrical units. high maintenance     4-What we were willing to concede Living off grid, something has to give and that something was quantity. The best way to reduce cost was, and still is, reduce consumption. All lights are LEDs All appliances were chosen because of their low energy requirements -induction cook top I believe is the most efficient way to cook -no electric oven (propane BBQ and oven built into masonry wood f