Kalarama has the capacity to be "off the grid" from central electrical power, water, and heat. A backup generator can provide electricity in the event of power outages and water is available from a spring on the property. A wood stove can be installed as back up heat for a tenant, if so desired. Power outages are rare events and when they do occur, time durations are short. Part of the distinction of Kalarama is its close proximity to town and basic services but also its closeness to nature.