Interest in self sufficient living is growing as people see the effects of pollution, squandering of natural resources, and the economic benefits for both individuals and families in learning to live in self sustaining ways. In this article, we’ll consider first a definition of self sufficient living, and then take a look at important considerations for those who want to pursue that way of life.

With the ever increasing oil and gas prices, the effects of greenhouse gases increasing the rate of global warming, countries around the world have realized the necessity of adopting environmentally friendly energy practices. Many governments are now promoting and implementing the use of non-polluting renewable energy resources. One such energy program is Feed-In Tariffs.