by John Lynn | Jul 28, 2023 | Off Grid Living
In Part 1 the tentacles of influence into the myriad of hidden factors affecting the cost of retail electricity were only partly illuminated. As usual, the Devil is in the detail and our modern lives, in these manufactured social jungles, permits only the few who have...
by John Lynn | Jun 29, 2023 | Off Grid Living
At the time of writing, the Australian public is only days away from having the price of their grid supplied electricity increased by 30%. Yahooo If you happen to be reading this well after the 1st of July 2023, please continue reading because what’s happening...
by John Lynn | May 15, 2023 | Off Grid Living
NatHERS (Nationwide Home Energy Rating Scheme), uses three approved modelling software programs in which raw data, including a homes’ latitude, orientation, window type, size and placement, building materials, etc, etc, is entered for the program to analyse. A large...
by John Lynn | Apr 26, 2023 | Off Grid Living
According to Australian government statistics, up until 2003 less than 1% of the homes built in Australia were even remotely Energy Efficient. What exactly does that mean and how does anyone work out which homes are energy efficient and which ones aren’t. And why would...
by John Lynn | Mar 25, 2023 | Off Grid Living
The old pear-shaped incandescent bulbs known as GLS (General Lighting Service) are almost a thing of the past and very difficult to source. They were actively replaced in the United Kingdom as far back as 2011 and even banned by the European Union in 2019. LEDs are...