The document discusses achieving grid independence through energy efficiency measures and auto-generation which can increase competitiveness by reducing total grid consumption and fixed costs while increasing energy prices. Grid independence is represented as a cycle where greater efficiency and local generation lead to less reliance on the main power grid.

1. Grid independence cycle
If higher % fixed
Reduced total grid costs and increase
consumption in grid energy
price
>Energy efficiency
measures
competitiveness
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>Auto-generation
>Grid independence competitiveness