Note from Editor of Utility Dive

Dear readers, What's it like to actually go off the grid? New advancements in distributed energy have made it easier than ever for consumers to reduce and hypothetically even eliminate their need for the centralized electric system, sparking concern and debate throughout the industry. But while the policy battles and corporate rivalries in distributed energy get coverage, less attention is paid to how these technologies are impacting everyday people on the ground. Utility Dive's new series, "Diary of a Grid Defector," hopes to change that. Each month, Utility Dive writer Robert Walton will report on his adventures setting up an off-grid cabin and exploring developments in distributed energy in upstate New York. We hope his experiences will give our readers an insightful, first-hand look at what life is like at the edge of the electricity system—and how the revolution in distributed energy technologies is changing it. You can find the first installment in today's edition of Utility Dive. We would love to hear your feedback. Did you find Robert's dispatch interesting? Useful? Or maybe you simply have a tip for his new, off-grid lifestyle. Whatever it may be, send us an email at utility.dive.editors@industrydive.com . As always, thank you for relying on Utility Dive to keep you up to date on the latest developments in the electric power industry. Have a great Friday and a lovely weekend. Gavin Bade Editor, Utility Dive Twitter | E-mail