Category Archives: Off-Grid

Off grid living is not for everyone but there are some who wouldn’t have it any other way…

Washington Solar with Battery Back-up

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Jonathan Lewis

OutBack Radian Inverter and iTek Solar Panels. We recently finished this amazing, fully Washington manufactured system in Goldendale, WA. It uses 21 – iTek 240 watt solar modules and an OutBack Radian inverter system with automatic battery back up. The … Continue reading →

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Northwest Homesteading Fair in Lyle, WA

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Jonathan Lewis

Homesteading Fair 2012 Poster Hire Electric will have a booth and give a talk on off grid living at the NW Homesteading Fair on Saturday the 29th of September, 2012 in Lyle, WA. Find out more here: http://nwhomesteadingfair.wordpress.com/  

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Bob Skinner Receives NABCEP Certification

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Jonathan Lewis

Hire Electric’s Bob Skinner has lived off grid since 1993. He’s been doing professional solar design since 2005. So, not only does he have very real world experience living day to day with solar he has also developed amazing expertise … Continue reading →

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Off Grid Solar Living: planning for success!

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Bob Skinner

by Bob Skinner Kathy and I started our off grid living experience in 1993 after we found our 20-acre homestead in north central Oregon. It was bare land with good access, a great view and a mild climate that was … Continue reading →

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