You have an apartment. You’re glad you don’t need to mow the lawn. But you feel left out when everyone’s talking about getting solar panels because you can’t get solar for apartments. Or can you? We’re here to tell you that the future is here – ChatGPT can write emails better than certain coworkers you know, and it’s actually very …
What is it like to own a second hand EV?
It was August 2021 and we’d completely outgrown our faithful but cramped Suzuki Celerio. We desperately wanted to get an all electric vehicle (EV) as part of our journey to electrify everything, but all the cars we saw were completely out of our price range. Then we discovered GoodCar where you can buy second hand EVs. Back then GoodCar were …
Electrify everything: A step-by-step guide to transitioning your home
If you electrify everything in your home it can deliver major bill savings, improve your health, and save the planet. You can even claim government rebates to do it. So if it’s a no brainer, why aren’t more people doing it? Because it can be a bit tricky if you aren’t sure what you’re doing. This step-by-step guide covers everything …
Get off gas: A step-by-step guide to transitioning your home
There are so many good reasons to get off gas – it’s a fossil fuel that harms people’s health and wastes money (just to name a few). But actually switching all your appliances can be tricky. This step-by-step guide covers the essential steps to making the switch. Why get off gas? Protecting your family’s health Studies have found that using …
A simple guide to efficient heating and cooling
40% of all household energy consumption is for heating and cooling. With the prices of everything rising (including energy!) it’s time to switch to the most efficient heating and cooling option for your home – the reverse cycle air conditioner. Traditional heating wastes money and can impact your health Traditional electric heaters and radiators are energy hungry and expensive to …
A simple guide to induction and electric cookers
It’s time to get off gas. Scientists have discovered that gas cooking is much more harmful to our health than we previously thought. Learn about switching to induction and electric cookers instead. Wait, you mean my gas stove could be making my family sick? Yes, gas stoves burn natural gas, which generates invisible by-products. The most concerning of these is …
A simple guide to home solar
These days everyone seems to be getting home solar. If you want to learn about the basics but have zero interest in talking about inverters at a BBQ, then boy are you in the right place. The purpose of this guide is to help you feel confident in navigating the Australian home solar landscape, and perhaps even convince you that …
A simple guide to hot water heat pumps
Hot water heat pumps are the unsung heroes in the world of energy savings. They’re relatively uncommon in Australian homes – but that’s rapidly changing (and for good reason). In 2023, Australian households installed over 128,000 of them – almost 50% more than in 2022. So what’s the big deal? How much money could you save? Should you get one? …
Should I get a solar battery as part of my home solar? A simple guide.
Whether solar batteries are worth getting is a hotly debated topic, with a lot of strong opinions. While it might seem complicated, making the decision can be simple if you are clear about why you want to get solar. If you are getting solar for environmental reasons From an environmental perspective getting a battery will typically double the reduction in …
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