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Energy Freedom Home for sale

My amazing sustainable home in Essendon, Victoria, is for sale.

By Richard Keech

2022-01-26

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January 27, 2022January 28, 2022

Debunking a myth about solar radiation

I sometimes run across a misunderstanding about the nature of solar radiation. I wanted to address that here.

Richard Keech

2021-11-26

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November 26, 2021December 1, 2021

Dumb Gas Deeming

The way carbon emissions are calculated involves the use of a lot of assumptions. There are two particularly problematic assumptions used in calculating the emissions associated with gas which I am greatly concerned about. We need to improve our carbon accounting when it comes to gas so that the industry is properly held to account.

Richard Keech

2021-11-26

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November 24, 2021November 26, 2021

The sad reality of commodity solar hot water

This looks at issues found with common solar-hot-water systems and regulations in Victoria, Australia.

2021-06-20

By Richard Keech

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June 20, 2021June 22, 2021

The Cape Pt 8: Straithouse is complete!

With the build complete, here’s the final reveal, albeit with landscaping still to come.

2021-02-18

By Richard Keech

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February 17, 2021December 22, 2021

The Cape Pt 7: Reflections on Passive House

This explores our thoughts about our choice to go down the path of certified Passive House.  What does it involve? Is it worth it?  How much extra does it cost?

2021-01-28

By Richard Keech

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January 27, 2021February 17, 2021

The balance of home solar energy

Solar panels on a white roof

Here’s an interesting way to help understand the flow of energy in a rooftop solar system.  Who knew that Venn diagrams and simple algebra could help explain solar?

Richard Keech

2021-01-26

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January 26, 2021January 26, 2021

The Cape Pt 6: Green Roof

Our green roof is an interesting element of our build that deserves a whole post of its own.

2021-01-01

Richard Keech

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January 2, 2021January 2, 2021

Roof ventilation – not a fan.

[Photo credit: Gazebo:  CC by SA]
The question often arises whether roof ventilation is a good way to help cool a home.   I generally don’t recommend them.  This post explains my reasoning.

By Richard Keech

2020-12-27

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December 27, 2020September 11, 2021

Should we tax EVs?

Red car

Victoria and South Australia have recently announced the introduction of taxes on plug-in vehicles.  Here’s my take on that.

2020-11-22

Richard Keech

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November 22, 2020

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