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Playing nice on MEEH

I’ve been an admin at the group My Efficient Electric Home (MEEH) on Facebook for over seven years. Here are some tips and advice when participating in online advice groups, MEEH in particular.

by Richard Keech

2022-08-23

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August 23, 2022October 3, 2022

Solar PV – Is excess generation a waste?

When choosing to put solar panels on your roof, what is a good basis for determining the appropriate capacity? And is generating more than you use a waste?

2022-08-15

Richard Keech

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August 14, 2022August 15, 2022

Why did I choose a Kona?

Some people asked me why I chose a Kona EV. This is a quick outline of my thought process.

Richard Keech

2022-06-12

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June 12, 2022June 12, 2022

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, 2021September 29, 2022

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

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