A reader asks a question about off-grid living:

“I read with abiding interest your article, “Getting off the Grid.” It
was a very nice piece. Presently, I am living in Madison, WI with my kids but I would like to lead my retired life in or near Abbottabad, Pakistan. In fact there is a nice village about 8 kilometers from there which at the end of the mountain (where it is located) it has water, electricity, and
gas. So can I rely on the city for providing me with these utilities on a continued basis or should I dig my own well and use UPS for power supplemental power supply, or maybe a gas generator or both? By the way, how much does a wind turbine cost?”
Khalid.

My Comment:

I’ll post any answers I come across, but meanwhile, feel free to chip in with any advice for reader Khalid..