Bricks, blocks and panels: What’s in a wall?
There are many different approaches used for building the walls of a home, but which one is ideal for your build? Lance Turner takes us on a quick tour of the different systems, materials and their sustainability credentials.
Read moreThe Greeny Flat experiment – Small-scale, sustainable, affordable
Andy Lemann shares the principles, materials, results and lessons learnt in building a low-cost, high-efficiency home. Seven months into a one-year trial, the outcomes are promising.
Read moreGet the right energy storage: A battery buyers guide
The battery bank in a stand-alone or backup power system can make or break the system. Lance Turner examines what to look for in a battery bank and how to get the right battery for your needs.
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Subscribe100 home energy assessments: Assessing the process
Simple discussions with householders can shine a light on common energy efficiency problems. Tim Forcey shares the process and lessons learnt in a recent round of council-funded home energy assessments.
Read moreSolar cooling options available to households now
Solar cooling is possible at home writes Lance Turner.
Read moreDitching the inverter: A DC appliances buyers guide
You don’t need an inverter to run appliances off a battery-based renewable energy system—many AC appliances have DC-powered counterparts. Lance Turner looks at what’s available and why you might want to use them over AC versions.
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