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This is false. Many places require a grid connection and most utilities have a fixed monthly fee as part of the bill.
by chris222 4y ago
This is false. Many places require a grid connection and most utilities have a fixed monthly fee as part of the bill.
- landemva 4y agoPlease cite a code that requires a land owner to contract with the electric company. People enter electric contracts voluntarily, but maybe you can cite code from one of the municipalities in USA.
- lazide 4y agoCalifornia used to require it in Title 24, and might still do so. [https://www.cailaw.org/media/files/IEL/Publications/2016/grid-detection-vol10no1.pdf https://www.cailaw.org/media/files/IEL/Publications/2016/gri...] And most municipalities will refuse to allow on-site grid independent generation, AND refuse to issue a certificate of habitability unless you have reliable power. Practically, 99% of urban or suburban residences lack the space and other infrastructure to have a safe and effective off grid system up to the relevant codes anyway, especially when the relevant fire codes come into play. With how weird a setup it is, most municipalities would just refuse to figure it out with you, so good luck getting through that mountain of red tape. Rural of course, is entirely different.
- chris222 4y agoI found this article helpful when researching the topic: https://off-grid-home.com/is-it-legal-to-disconnect-your-home-from-the-electricity-grid/ https://off-grid-home.com/is-it-legal-to-disconnect-your-hom... If highly depends on your State and also how your off-grid system works.