You make long term plans. Then an election happens, and you find yourself making changes to those plans - basically turning them into short term plans. My latest solar addition is in the works.
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Texas and Winter Storms
Since the winter of 2021 I’ve been preparing a bit better for winter storms. I blog about it, and wouldn’t you know the week I decided to auto-publish the blog it is during a winter storm.
Energy Monitoring Part Three
Getting better monitoring is good, until it uncovered failing equipment and you have to fix it.
Energy Monitoring Part Two
Finally! I get the monitoring in place so I can see everything on one screen. But it wasn’t easy…
Energy Monitoring Part One
What a first world problem. I can’t be monitoring things using four windows, I need one. This is part one of how I corrected this gross injustice against humanity.
Solar FAQ Part Two
Despite having a previous blog post where I answered common questions, new ones kept coming in. So here are some more answers.
The EV Over a Year Later
It’s been over a year since the Chevy Bolt EUV was acquired. Time for a status report.
The Hot Water Heater
This should have been a short paragraph in another blog post, instead this became a rather nasty little scenario on its own.
Batteries - The First Year
I’ve had the batteries with the solar setup for over 12 months now. Let’s review how its impacted my energy posture.
Being Green
The only way to reduce our carbon footprint is to create a financial incentive. It convinces the naysayers when you can put cash in their pockets.
The New Car
To continue my greenness, I now have an electric car.
Project Tatooine Pt. 1
“Your only concern is to prepare those new droids for tomorrow. In the morning, I want them up there on the south ridge working on those condensers.” I harvest energy from the sky, so it only makes sense I should try to harvest water from the sky as well. It’s what Uncle Owen wanted.
The Battery System
Finally, the battery system is installed.
Solar Frequently Asked Questions
More people ask me about solar power than any other topic. Here are the most common questions.
A Real Look at EMPs
An EMP could end humanity!? Well, not really. Time to look at some truth.
Expecting The Unexpected With Solar
When installing solar, sometimes things go wrong, and sometimes things go weird…
Solar House Prep and Vendor Choice
Getting your house in order and choosing the right vendor are important steps for installing a solar setup.
The Current Solar Setup
The solar setup, as it exists now. The best part so far? No electric bill!