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It’s More Than ”Off Grid”
Turns out, the future of survival isn’t solo — it’s shared. Across the world, people are swapping burnout culture for something bolder: community. From solar-powered co-housing to regenerative eco-villages, everyday neighbors are proving that “off-grid” doesn’t mean “off people.” In this episode, we dig into how climate-ready communities are rewriting the blueprint for modern living — one meal, one microgrid, and one shared garden at a time.
Subject: Constituent Request Regarding [Issue / Policy Area]
Dear [Representative / Commissioner] [Last Name],
My name is [Your Name], and I am a resident of [City/Town] in [District/County]. I’m reaching out as a constituent to express my support for thoughtful action on [specific issue or policy area].
I care deeply about this issue because [brief personal reason or local relevance — one sentence]. Policies that address [issue] have meaningful impacts on public health, environmental resilience, and long-term economic stability in our community.
I respectfully ask that you consider [specific request: supporting, sponsoring, funding, or advancing a policy, program, or discussion]. This action would help [1–2 outcomes: reduce risk, improve access, protect resources, save costs, strengthen communities].
I appreciate the work you do on behalf of our community and would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your perspective on this issue. Thank you for your time and service, and for considering the voices of residents like me.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[City, State]
[ZIP Code]
Works Cited:
“100x30 Strategic Plan.” Holy Cross Energy, 2023.
“Auntie Grav. ‘The Opposite of Consumption Is Not Frugality—It Is Generosity.’” Medium, 2020.
“Buy Nothing Project.” BuyNothingProject.org, 2024.
“Community Solar.” U.S. Department of Energy, 2023.
“Community Solar.” Energy Outreach Colorado, 2023.
Conservation Fund. “Urban Food Forest at Browns Mill.” The Conservation Fund, 2023.
De Gregori, Thomas R. “Food Miles.” University of Houston, 2002.
Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE USA). North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center, 2024.
EnergySage. “Home Solar Marketplace and Education Center.” EnergySage.com, 2024.
“Environment America. Learning from the Texas Freeze: How Clean, Local Energy Can Build Resilience.” Environment America Research & Policy Center, 2021.
“Ecovillage Impact Assessment.” Third Horizon Earth, 2023.
“Food Miles: Background and Marketing.” ATTRA – Sustainable Agriculture Program, National Center for Appropriate Technology, 2022.
“Global Ecovillage Network.” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 2025.
“Global Ecovillage Network: A New Way of Living with Low Environmental Impact and High Quality of Life.” Global Ecovillage Network, 2021.
“Global Ecovillage Network Annual Report 2021.” Global Ecovillage Network, 2022.
“IC – The Intentional Communities Directory.” Foundation for Intentional Community, 2024.
“Microgrid Project.” Orcas Center, 2022.
National Academy of Sciences, Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America. “2021 Climate Solutions Statement.” 2021.
“Nature Communications Earth & Environment.” “Ecovillages as Models for Low-Carbon Living.” Nature Portfolio, 2022.
“New Economy Coalition: Transition U.S.” New Economy Coalition, 2024.
“NPR News.” “Northwest Heat Wave: Volunteers Mobilize to Protect the Homeless.” NPR, 13 Aug. 2021.
Planning Association of America. Planning.org, 2024.
“Science Societies Joint Statement on Climate Solutions.” American Society of Agronomy, 2021.
Solar United Neighbors. “Community and Residential Solar Resources.” SolarUnitedNeighbors.org, 2024.
Superstorm Research Lab. “Data Activism: Occupy Sandy’s Canvassing Practices after Hurricane Sandy.” 2014.
The New York Times. “Brooklyn’s Solar Grid Lets Neighbors Trade Energy.” 13 Mar. 2017.
———. “Helene Hurricane Cuts Power Across the Carolinas.” 1 Oct. 2024.
Toward Freedom. “Detroit’s Urban Farms: Food among the Ruins.” 2010.
Transit Social Innovation Project. “Global Ecovillage Network Narrative Report.” 2017.
U.S. Department of Agriculture. Urban Agriculture Toolkit. Natural Resources Conservation Service, 2022.
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By Isabelle FrazierTurns out, the future of survival isn’t solo — it’s shared. Across the world, people are swapping burnout culture for something bolder: community. From solar-powered co-housing to regenerative eco-villages, everyday neighbors are proving that “off-grid” doesn’t mean “off people.” In this episode, we dig into how climate-ready communities are rewriting the blueprint for modern living — one meal, one microgrid, and one shared garden at a time.
Subject: Constituent Request Regarding [Issue / Policy Area]
Dear [Representative / Commissioner] [Last Name],
My name is [Your Name], and I am a resident of [City/Town] in [District/County]. I’m reaching out as a constituent to express my support for thoughtful action on [specific issue or policy area].
I care deeply about this issue because [brief personal reason or local relevance — one sentence]. Policies that address [issue] have meaningful impacts on public health, environmental resilience, and long-term economic stability in our community.
I respectfully ask that you consider [specific request: supporting, sponsoring, funding, or advancing a policy, program, or discussion]. This action would help [1–2 outcomes: reduce risk, improve access, protect resources, save costs, strengthen communities].
I appreciate the work you do on behalf of our community and would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your perspective on this issue. Thank you for your time and service, and for considering the voices of residents like me.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[City, State]
[ZIP Code]
Works Cited:
“100x30 Strategic Plan.” Holy Cross Energy, 2023.
“Auntie Grav. ‘The Opposite of Consumption Is Not Frugality—It Is Generosity.’” Medium, 2020.
“Buy Nothing Project.” BuyNothingProject.org, 2024.
“Community Solar.” U.S. Department of Energy, 2023.
“Community Solar.” Energy Outreach Colorado, 2023.
Conservation Fund. “Urban Food Forest at Browns Mill.” The Conservation Fund, 2023.
De Gregori, Thomas R. “Food Miles.” University of Houston, 2002.
Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE USA). North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center, 2024.
EnergySage. “Home Solar Marketplace and Education Center.” EnergySage.com, 2024.
“Environment America. Learning from the Texas Freeze: How Clean, Local Energy Can Build Resilience.” Environment America Research & Policy Center, 2021.
“Ecovillage Impact Assessment.” Third Horizon Earth, 2023.
“Food Miles: Background and Marketing.” ATTRA – Sustainable Agriculture Program, National Center for Appropriate Technology, 2022.
“Global Ecovillage Network.” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 2025.
“Global Ecovillage Network: A New Way of Living with Low Environmental Impact and High Quality of Life.” Global Ecovillage Network, 2021.
“Global Ecovillage Network Annual Report 2021.” Global Ecovillage Network, 2022.
“IC – The Intentional Communities Directory.” Foundation for Intentional Community, 2024.
“Microgrid Project.” Orcas Center, 2022.
National Academy of Sciences, Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America. “2021 Climate Solutions Statement.” 2021.
“Nature Communications Earth & Environment.” “Ecovillages as Models for Low-Carbon Living.” Nature Portfolio, 2022.
“New Economy Coalition: Transition U.S.” New Economy Coalition, 2024.
“NPR News.” “Northwest Heat Wave: Volunteers Mobilize to Protect the Homeless.” NPR, 13 Aug. 2021.
Planning Association of America. Planning.org, 2024.
“Science Societies Joint Statement on Climate Solutions.” American Society of Agronomy, 2021.
Solar United Neighbors. “Community and Residential Solar Resources.” SolarUnitedNeighbors.org, 2024.
Superstorm Research Lab. “Data Activism: Occupy Sandy’s Canvassing Practices after Hurricane Sandy.” 2014.
The New York Times. “Brooklyn’s Solar Grid Lets Neighbors Trade Energy.” 13 Mar. 2017.
———. “Helene Hurricane Cuts Power Across the Carolinas.” 1 Oct. 2024.
Toward Freedom. “Detroit’s Urban Farms: Food among the Ruins.” 2010.
Transit Social Innovation Project. “Global Ecovillage Network Narrative Report.” 2017.
U.S. Department of Agriculture. Urban Agriculture Toolkit. Natural Resources Conservation Service, 2022.