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Full load in washing machine

Full Load – Read More

Posted on 21/12/202421/12/2024 by gervas

The cost of running the dishwasher or washing machine doesn’t change very much however full or empty it is. Neither… Read more Full Load – Read More

Full load in washing machine

Full Load

Posted on 21/12/202421/12/2024 by gervas

Run the washing machine and dishwasher with a full load Read more

Sun visible through clouds

Solar Diverter – Read More

Posted on 19/10/202419/10/2024 by gervas

We’ve covered the benefit of a diverter for charging an electric car before (see this article). Here we look at… Read more Solar Diverter – Read More

Sun visible through clouds

Solar Diverter

Posted on 19/10/202419/10/2024 by gervas

If you have solar PV panels then consider a diverter to keep your hot water tank hot. Read more

Washing Machine Eco Mode

Eco Mode – Read More

Posted on 21/06/202421/06/2024 by gervas

We might automatically use our appliances on normal or intensive settings for speed, convenience or from past bad experiences. However… Read more Eco Mode – Read More

Washing Machine Eco Mode

Eco Mode

Posted on 21/06/202419/06/2024 by gervas

Use your appliances in Eco mode. They might take longer but they save water/energy. Read more

Sun and clouds

Solar Charging – Read More

Posted on 14/06/202414/06/2024 by gervas

During the day in summer most solar PV installations are producing a good amount of power. Much of this power… Read more Solar Charging – Read More

Sun and clouds

Solar Charging

Posted on 14/06/202414/06/2024 by gervas

If you have solar PV panels and an electric car you could consider a smart charger/diverter to maximise your solar… Read more Solar Charging

Coal-fired power station

Exported Emissions – Read More

Posted on 06/06/202406/06/2024 by gervas

It is easy to see that importing a product has an environmental cost associated with transport. But this is usually… Read more Exported Emissions – Read More

Coal-fired power station

Exported Emissions

Posted on 06/06/202406/06/2024 by gervas

When we buy a product from far away, we contribute to the pollution in that country. Look at the energy… Read more Exported Emissions

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