> How about an electric vehicle, a few dozen kW of solar, and a drilled well? It's the same issue, you're still dependent on outside resources (especially if w

> How about an electric vehicle, a few dozen kW of solar, and a drilled well? It's the same issue, you're still dependent on outside resources (especially if we're being realistic and understand that everything will break and need repaired/maintenance/replacement eventually), you're just switching which resources you're dependent on.