by John Lynn | Feb 23, 2021 | Off Grid Living
If it is your desire to become more energy efficient, then the first step in the processes is to understand what energy efficiency is. Dictionary definitions vary greatly with some including convoluted explanations, however, one thing they all have in common is that...
by John Lynn | Jan 22, 2021 | Off Grid Living
In “What Is Energy Efficiency Part 1”, it was shown that using different appliances, in this case, more energy efficient lighting systems, energy consumption could be shown to be reduced by as much as 80% without compromising the delivery of that service....
by John Lynn | Dec 22, 2020 | Off Grid Living
Let me address a common and serious misconception before we get started. Home energy efficiency has absolutely nothing to do with solar panels. If your whole house was built out of solar panels with a continual line of sight to the sun, this would have no more impact...
by John Lynn | Nov 23, 2020 | Off Grid Living
In my capacity as a radio “energy expert”, I was recently taken to task on how much electricity I used in my home. Fortunately I had a photo on my phone of our recent statement which I used as “exhibit A” to present my case. During the discussion I...
by John Lynn | Oct 23, 2020 | Off Grid Living
Whilst gas and oil may be more plentiful than we have been led to believe, there is an obvious expense involved in their collection and preparation. Therefore, a free energy concept must be delivered, let’s say ‘alternatively’. Unlimited free energy being transmitted...
by John Lynn | Sep 24, 2020 | Off Grid Living
Unlimited free energy certainly would be a game-changer. And not just a game-changer for the third world where it could potentially eliminate poverty, but it would change the balance of power within the developed world overnight. Access to unlimited free energy would...
by John Lynn | Aug 24, 2020 | Off Grid Living
Solar panels are getting bigger and faster every day. As the world heads towards replacing conventional electricity production with, what is described in the mainstream as, alternative energy, the production of photovoltaic’s is changing on almost a daily basis. Let...
by John Lynn | Jul 24, 2020 | Off Grid Living
For those families who really want to reduce their electricity expenditure, some retrofitting may be worth the effort but focusing on the use of more energy efficient products and developing habits of consumption that best suits your circumstances is where the best...
by John Lynn | Jun 26, 2020 | Off Grid Living
As far as you can go back into recorded history you will find comfort knowing that the laws of thermodynamics have never changed. That is, nature is so reliable that you can set your watch by it. Imagine waking up one morning and finding your bedroom is in disarray...
by John Lynn | May 27, 2020 | Off Grid Living
Why would four out of every five new homes built in Australia since 2003 be an energy efficient dinosaur? The ones built before the current energy-efficient standards were mandated are even worse than those being built now. This poor trend will result in a legacy of a...
