Renewables are the key to our future energy requirements. We need to stop depending on fossil fuels and start to use renewable energy sources like wind, solar, ocean and hydroelectric power. We can choose suppliers that promote renewables or invest in renewable technology for our homes.
Looking for independent power and wondering if a Tesla Powerwall is the only option? Here are our favorite Tesla Powerwall alternatives to consider. Tesla Powerwall alternatives There are a few reasons to look for Tesla Powerwall alternatives. Firstly, there is currently quite a long wait time for these battery packs in some areas. Secondly, you … Read more
The EcoFlow battery is the world’s first portable home battery that can provide your home with backup power or even complete independence from national supply when combined with solar panel arrays. EcoFlow battery products have raised over $16 million dollars on Kickstarter in the last few years and this ‘little giant’ tech is also backed … Read more
It seems like a great idea to lease solar panels and save yourself the cost of having to outlay the full amount to buy them, but is it such a great bargain? Leasing solar panels ties you into a long term contract, typically for twenty to twenty five years. This can impact the sale of … Read more
Winter is on its way in the northern hemisphere and with rising gas prices across the globe, we think the obvious question is what’s the most environmentally friendly way to heat your home? It seems that air source heating or ground source heating (or geothermal heating) are the most environmentally friendly ways to heat your … Read more
The burning truth about climate change is being obfuscated for a number of reasons, some of it is the age-old disagreement between scientists and some of it is driven by those with other agendas, economic or political. Lots is said about giving up meat, not flying, driving less, etc but do the facts give us … Read more
Energy prices are rising constantly, and energy use contributes to climate change, so what uses the most energy in your home and how can you make savings? It makes sense that heating or cooling your home (depending on where you live) uses the most energy. Heating and air conditioning are on for long periods of … Read more
You might imagine an off grid solar system is only relevant to mountain dwellers and those living in the wilderness, but many homeowners are taking steps to back up their electricity supply. An off grid solar system is also really handy when you go camping with your RV or trailer into a national park, especially … Read more
If you are interested in this specific battery pack or are simply wanting to make your home more energy efficient, read this ultimate guide to the Tesla Powerwall. We’ll look at what it is, what it costs and what models there are. Tesla Powerwall Fast Facts Stores electrical energy in a battery so that you … Read more
When asked “how far can an electric car go” we worked out our figures by comparing electric cars in the EV database for 2022 and then checking the manufacturers claims. The shortest range of any of the cars was 58 miles (95km) and the longest range was a whopping 431.8 miles (695km), with the average … Read more
Do electric cars use oil? Yes – but not engine oil as we are used to it in a combustion engine. Electric cars use oil in their reduction gearboxes, which could need an oil change depending on the mileage you do (AA). Also, depending on the car manufacturer, they may use oil in the engine … Read more
