What does it mean to live off the grid? Living off the grid means operating one's life without a physical connection to public utilities\u2014self-reliance with your own energy sources, often renewable such as solar and wind. Off-grid living frequently means living in a secluded area, away from the country's population\u2014actual wilderness survival, supplying your needs, and growing your food. But off-grid living today is much different than over a hundred years ago\u2026