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Monthly archives for November, 2015

Transport Costs and Energy Consumptio...

Transport Costs and Energy Consumption

Transport is one of our largest energy expenditures and as a result, is one of the greatest sources of financial cost. In fact, a lot of people spend a good proportion of what they earn at work just to get there. As such, if we can make the transport we use more efficient, we can […]

Cut Dishwasher Costs with a Bobble

Cut Dishwasher Costs with a Bobble

This is a simple step with quite astounding results. In 2011, after yet another spilled glass of water on a bedside table at night, my entire family bought a Bobble bottle each. They are a reusable water bottle with a charcoal filter at the top. Why am I talking about them? Because not only did […]

Installing Insulation!

Installing Insulation!

Step 1 in the Journey to Energy Freedom was buying an energy meter. Step 2 was replacing all light bulbs with LEDs Step 3 was installing radiator heat reflectors Step 4 <– We’re now at step 4. I’ve installed attic insulation, and the figures are in: Step 4 Summary: Capital Cost: €598 Payback: 2.93 years […]