[Strawbale] INfo needed: mortgage on off-the grid property?

[Britt Pastor]

Hey all....
Especially for upstate NY-ers, would appreciate some advice: I want to buy
land in upstate NY to put a SB cottage on. Someone told me for land with an
existing cabin that's off the grid (solar and wind power only...no
electrical hook-ups) I can only get a loan for 1/3rd of the price. Is that
true? Anyone know? Are there any banks/mortgage providers who actually are
willing to fund sustainable properties just as they would a normal house and
land?

I'm just starting out with all this, so I know nothing. Appreciate the
advice, and any leads on where to turn first.

Britt  (aching to get out of the concrete jungle)