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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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
Some people asked me why I chose a Kona EV. This is a quick outline of my thought process.
Richard Keech
2022-06-12
Continue reading “Why did I choose a Kona?”
My amazing sustainable home in Essendon, Victoria, is for sale.
By Richard Keech
2022-01-26
Continue reading “Energy Freedom Home for sale”I sometimes run across a misunderstanding about the nature of solar radiation. I wanted to address that here.
Richard Keech
2021-11-26
Continue reading “Debunking a myth about solar radiation”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
Continue reading “Dumb Gas Deeming”
This looks at issues found with common solar-hot-water systems and regulations in Victoria, Australia.
2021-06-20
By Richard Keech
Continue reading “The sad reality of commodity solar hot water”
With the build complete, here’s the final reveal, albeit with landscaping still to come.
2021-02-18
By Richard Keech
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
Continue reading “The Cape Pt 7: Reflections on Passive House”
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
New Energy Thinking 