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

By Richard Keech

2022-01-26

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

Richard Keech

2021-11-26

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

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

2021-06-20

By Richard Keech

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

2021-02-18

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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

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

2021-01-01

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

2020-11-22

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