Disaster Preparedness

Why You Need a Power Shed – Evergreen Off-Grid

Welcome to Evergreen Off-Grid and thank you for checking out our Power Shed! In this edition we’ll explain what a power shed is, why you might need one…

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From Blackouts to a Bright Future: How We Can Protect Our Power Grid From Physical and Cyber Threats

Protecting the Power Grid: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever In this article, we’ll talk power grid security. As the backbone of our modern society, the power…

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Power Outages and Portable Power Packs

These days crazy weather really isn’t crazy anymore. I mean, can we still say something is crazy if it’s happening all the time? How many times will I…

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The Old Grid is Failing Us

Thomas Edison flipped the switch on the world’s first power grid in Lower Manhattan on September 4, 1882. As Pearl Street illuminated with the unfamiliar glow of artificial light…

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Hurricane Ian and the EV Inferno

Imagine if your home weathered a monster hurricane then burnt to the ground immediately after the storm had passed. This just happened to some unfortunate Tesla EV owners in Southwest…

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Infographic showing a 300Wh portable power station with example devices and usage figures; left text asks what it can power; right panel shows power icons.

What Can a 300Wh Portable Power Station Power?

See what a 300Wh portable power station can realistically run—from phones and laptops to lights, TVs, and small appliances—and learn how efficiency and device wattage affect runtime.

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Disaster Prep: Coronal Mass Ejections

Imagine having no running water to drink. You have no gas in your car and the gas station has nothing for you either. Systems that move food to…

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Get Backup for Power Outages!

In this edition we talk you through preparing for power outages. Find out what you need and how to think about providing for your needs in these all…

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Is it Illegal to Collect Rainwater?

Thank you for visiting Evergreen Off-Grid! So, is it illegal to harvest your own rainwater? In this edition we’re going to answer all your questions about the legality of…

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Infographic-style banner about sizing an off-grid battery bank, with labeled battery blocks, a notebook, and a calculator on a desk at left.

Size Your Off-Grid Battery Bank

Learn how to size an off-grid battery bank based on daily energy use, days of autonomy, depth of discharge, system voltage, and usable battery capacity.

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