What is TheOffGridHQ?
TheOffGridHQ is your comprehensive resource for data-driven off-grid living decisions. We created this platform because we believe everyone deserves access to the same quality information that professionals use when evaluating land, designing solar systems, and planning sustainable lifestyles.
Our Mission
Off-grid living shouldn’t require guesswork. Whether you’re evaluating a piece of land in rural Colorado, designing a solar system for your cabin in Alaska, or researching water availability in the Arizona desert, you need reliable data—not opinions, not sales pitches, just facts.
That’s why we built TheOffGridHQ. Our tools aggregate data from over 10 authoritative government sources including the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the National Weather Service. We take complex datasets and present them in ways that help you make informed decisions.
What We Offer
OffGridIQ – Location Intelligence Database
Search any U.S. ZIP code and instantly access solar resource data, climate patterns, USDA hardiness zones, water resource information, air quality metrics, elevation data, and demographic information. Our location intelligence helps you evaluate potential off-grid properties with real data instead of assumptions.
SolarGridIQ – Solar System Calculator
Design your off-grid solar system with our interactive calculator. Select appliances from our ENERGY STAR database, specify your backup power needs, and get detailed recommendations for solar panel arrays, battery banks, and inverters. Whether you’re planning a weekend cabin or a full-time off-grid homestead, SolarGridIQ helps you size your system correctly.
Our Data Sources
We believe in transparency. Every data point on our platform comes from authoritative, publicly available sources:
- NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) – Solar irradiance, peak sun hours, and renewable energy potential
- U.S. Census Bureau – Population, demographics, and economic data
- USGS (U.S. Geological Survey) – Elevation data and groundwater well information
- EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) – Air quality index and environmental data
- National Weather Service – Current weather and forecast data
- USDA – Plant hardiness zones for gardening and agriculture
- Open-Meteo – Historical climate averages and patterns
- ENERGY STAR – Appliance efficiency ratings and energy consumption data
Free Access, Always
Our core tools—OffGridIQ and SolarGridIQ—are free to use. We believe that access to information shouldn’t be a barrier to sustainable living. Our platform is supported by advertising and affiliate partnerships with solar equipment providers, allowing us to keep our research tools available to everyone.
Contact Us
Have questions, suggestions, or feedback? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out through our contact form or connect with us on social media. TheOffGridHQ is built by off-grid enthusiasts, for off-grid enthusiasts.