Renew 168 out now: Off-grid life, preparing for flooding, energy efficiency for renters, dehumidifier buyers guide, virtual power plants, crunch time on emissions, and much more!

In Renew 168, we look at going off-grid, as well as preparing your home for future floods. Plus, we take a quick look at virtual power plants; examine energy efficiency for renters; look at whether the world really is becoming more sustainable; check out electric watercraft; check out a gas-to-electric home conversion; and learn about making the perfect compost. And much more!

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