Homestead Zones – Balancing Energy Requirements with Homestead Activities
Homestead Layouts
Original post: August 31, 2023 Last Updated: November 23, 2025
When you begin to layout your homestead zones, keep your energy requirements in mind. Energy (both physical and non-physical, such as electricity) will be required at every homestead. The idea is to be as efficient with your precious resources as possible. Concentrate your energy “hogs” in as small an area as possible and as you go further from your energy hub, try to make these areas less dependent on your resources. Remember, your physical energy is rather constrained. We only have so many hours in a day.
The same consideration should be made for non-physical energy (typically electricity), as well. While power might be available 24/7, it has a cost. If you are on-grid there is a monthly bill. If you are off-grid there is time and money involved in setting up and maintaining your off-grid system. Quite frankly, no energy is free, so manage it wisely.
Planning is key to having an effective homestead. Think of your homestead zones like a bullseye with the most intense energy needs centralized in the smallest space with gradually less intense zones circling outside the central area. Also, keep in mind areas that might be on your “wish list”. Will you be putting in an orchard in 5 years?
Hope you enjoy the video. A free PDF is available to help you plan your zones.
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