Offgrid Glossary

Key terms and definitions used across the Offgrid platform.

A

ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit): A secondary housing unit on a single-family lot. Also called granny flats, in-law suites, or backyard cottages.

Atmospheric Water Generation (AWG): Technology that extracts water from humidity in the air. Used by HydroArk.

B

Buildability Score: ReadyPermit.AI's assessment of how easily a parcel can be developed, from 0-100.

D

Deployment: The complete process of permitting, manufacturing, delivering, and installing Offgrid infrastructure.

F

FieldBase: Offgrid's logistics and coordination platform for managing deployments.

Flywheel: Our integrated business model where each product strengthens the others.

G

Grid-Agnostic: Systems that work equally well connected to or independent from utility grids.

H

HydroArk: Offgrid's water generation and filtration system.

M

Mod.Home: Offgrid's modular housing product line.

O

OffgridOS: The unified platform layer connecting all Offgrid products.

R

ReadyPermit.AI: AI-powered permitting and zoning analysis platform.

S

SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity): Investment instrument used for early-stage funding.

Setback: Required distance between a structure and property lines.

SolarArk: Offgrid's solar + battery energy system.

Sovereign Infrastructure: Infrastructure that operates independently of centralized systems.

Z

Zoning: Local regulations governing land use and building types.