Off Grid subdivisions.

Civano, on the far east side of Tucson, was supposed to be an independent community, with solar power, self-sustaining, a mix of local residents and small business, blah blah blah. It didn't quite work out that way. Millions in taxpayer subsidies down the drain. Do a search for "civano criticism" and you'll get an eyeful.

These sort of developments need several things for success.
No 1 is a change of mindset.
Spending a few months in 2 trips to Hawaii gave an insight into the plight of isolated communities dependant on traditional needs.
They were forced down a path and are continuing to develop their energy generation. Their waste disposal was something I'm not accustomed to here.
Here its too easy to fall on old ways, it's never been done syndrome, and just follow the past.
Surveying instruments have and are progressing fast (just one exampke) . IPhones are out of fashion the moment they're released, but try and introduce similar approach to innovative urban design and the naysayers rise and quash it quickly.
All in the name of development ($$$$) , seldom if any do we hear the term progress used.
Have we got things wrong way round?
Suppose depends on the mindset.

I have not been directly involved, but I know of a community West of Taos, NM that has mostly accomplished what you describe without subsidies as Bruce describes (that I know of). I'm not sure how many lots they have developed. I would guess-timate 70-100 lots. See attached link for more information.

Earthship Biotecture - Radically Sustainable Buildings

Thanks for the links.
One problem here, probably everywhere, is these concepts traditionally speak (to the average Joe Blow in street) of hippy, alternative lifestyle culture.
Another mental block goes up.

Like most things, when the future lands on our doorstep and becomes today, we most often boggle and wonder why we didn't do "it" before.

Back when I worked on this program for several years.

State of Alaska Remote Rec Program

Program is still in existence. It's a given anyone participating will have to supply their own power, as well as just about everything else. Usually these areas that are opened to private individuals staking out their own piece of paradise are far, far off the road system, much less the grid. After the area has been opened and applicants have completed staking their selection, a contract is put out to get all of the parcels surveyed in one go.

Lots of folks are 'off the grid' in these parts and they cover the whole spectrum. The surveyor I took over for when he retired, lived 25 years off the grid five miles from the nearest road or power line.

speak (to the average Joe Blow in street) of hippy, alternative lifestyle culture

A person with money that goes off-grid is "making a lifestyle choice." A person without much money doing the same thing is a "hippy."

If you are interested, google "net zero homes" or "zero energy homes." You'll get a lot of hits. These homes produce as much energy as they consume. The homes are made from traditional materials and could pass exteriorly for a typical home in the suburbs. They are generally grid tied as a matter of convenience, but you could add some batteries for energy storage.

Off the grid is really not that big of a deal these days, depending on where you live. I'm actually surprised more people are not converting their homes.

Solar panels and a battery bank, combined with a 6000 watt generator fill the bill.
Solar water pump with storage tank takes care of the water needs.
Solar hot water heater during the summer and wood stove hot water in the winter.
Propane/wood heat
Propane fridge
Propane range
Biggest thing is you have to consider how much power something uses before purchasing and actually turn things off when you are not using them.