[Aaron_Putnam]

This still relies on bureaucratic changes - in many jurisdictions, connecting to the grid is mandatory.

That's the current situation in Australia, for example: https://reneweconomy.com.au/the-40-australian-towns-that-cou...

[m463]

In the US these restrictions are usually tied to nearby cities. The larger but sparsely populated unincorporated areas don't require (or have) utilities.