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Some places, like the one pictured, are obvious candidates for having and off-grid power supply.  But does it make sense as an option for all homes?

2020-10-19

Richard Keech

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Here’s a pictorial essay showing the construction of the house up to the point that the windows are installed.

2020-09-13

Richard Keech

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Improving the insulation in our homes is a well-understood good.  However, the benefits are even more than most people realise.

2020-09-06  [updated 2020-09-13]

by Richard Keech

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There’s a widespread view that Australia has a six-star minimum standard for home energy efficiency.  I was taught this, and was of this view for many years.  However, I’ve since learned that it is simply not the case.

This article will help you appreciate the misunderstood and complex fundamentals of Australia’s home energy-performance requirements.

2020-08-31

by Richard Keech

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2020-08-04

Richard Keech

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2020-07-22

Richard Keech

2020-07-13

By Richard Keech

Do wood fires have a place these days in an efficient home?

In 2017, my wife Kate and I started on a journey to build our dream home at Cape Paterson in Victoria, Australia. This is our story.

by Richard Keech

2020-04-02

Here’s my quick and dirty method of powering some essentials in my home using my plug-in car, should that ever become necessary in a crisis.