What happens when innovation meets necessity on the frontlines of climate change?

In this episode of The Naked Sustainability Podcast, Ginny sits down with David Sellers, founder of Hawaii Off Grid, to explore how one island community is redefining resilience, rebuilding after disaster, and proving that sustainable design can be both practical and profoundly hopeful.

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🎥 Find the Documentary Journey Beyond the Grid

• Eugene Environmental Film Festival (through 07Nov2025)
• Sustainable Stories Film Festival (through 21Nov2025)

David shares his journey from commercial fishing boats in Alaska to designing net-zero, off-grid, disaster-resilient homes in Hawaii. He opens up about how the Lahaina wildfires reshaped his mission, what “living beyond the grid” truly means, and why Hawaii has become a global case study in adapting to a changing climate.

We also dive into:🌿 How off-grid design empowers energy independence🏡 What makes a home fire- and storm-resilient🔋 The intersection of renewable energy, electric vehicles, and architecture💚 How Hawaii’s unique challenges inspire solutions the world can learn from

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