Post by Mark Smith

Duke Energy is requesting an 11% rate increase here in North Carolina. Whether it's approved or not, it reminds me why I chose a different path. I'm not a prepper I just want choices. Independence from the grid isn't about fear. It's about having options. Every watt you don't have to buy is one you control. That's why I built OTGTiny.com—to share practical, real-world ways to reduce your dependence on the utility, increase your resilience, and take control of your own energy future. What do you think? Is energy independence becoming more important where you live? OTGTiny.com #OTGTiny #EnergyIndependence #OffGrid #BatteryStorage #SolarEnergy #NorthCarolina #EnergyResilience #Homesteading #SelfReliance #Preparedness