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Solar panel update & 6 things you might not know about solar panels
In 2019 my family took the plunge and installed solar panels. Over the years I’ve shared about our experience of getting started with solar panels as well as updates on our solar power generation. To read through past posts, check out this link here! Today I thought I’d share an update on our power generation this year, as well as the totals related to our output over the years. The application related to running our system and tracking output creates some useful graphics to monitor performance – which I love! Our generation by month for 2024 is shown “Monthly Energy in Current Year” table below, and it’s been a reasonably…
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How I’m saving over $100 on my Energy Bill this Year with the BC Hydro Team Power Smart Challenge
Everything in life is expensive right now and that includes paying for electricity. This is why I wanted to share how I’m saving money on my energy bill with the Team Power Smart Challenge. The first time I saw BC Hydro email about their Team Power Smart Challenge I actually dismissed it thinking there’s no way I could achieve the targets they set out. Turns out I was wrong! And I’m glad I am giving the challenge a try so I can (hopefully) earn my $100 at the end of the year. What is the Team Power Smart Challenge? BC Hydro has a program you can opt into where, if…
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Fun and Frugal Science Activities for Kids
It can be difficult to discuss topics such as our environment with kids – the concepts are so large that they can be difficult to bring into a child’s scope. However, easy science experiments are a great way to introduce and explain some of these concepts in an accessible way! Not to mention, they’re also a fun and budget-friendly activity if for some reason you’re needing some engaging indoor activities to fill the time. It’s also amazing to find opportunities to foster a love for learning in children and interactive science activities that fuel their natural curiosity are a great way to do it! In this blog post, I’ll explore…
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10 Practical tips to save money on heating this winter
Introduction If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, then winter is slowly taking hold for you as it is for us here in Southwestern BC. Winter brings with it cozy sweaters, hot cocoa, and…cold! As temperatures drop, energy bills tend to rise, leaving everyone searching for ways to stay warm while staying on a budget. With some simple changes and a bit of planning, it’s possible to keep warm while keeping our wallets happy. And an important bonus to reducing energy use is a reduction in our carbon footprint as well! In this blog post, I’m exploring ten practical ways to reduce energy use and save money on heating this…
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4 ways to use your home to combat climate change
The Climate Change Collective Welcome to the Climate Change Collective series, through which a group of environmentally minded bloggers are trying to keep climate change at the top of people’s minds! In this series, one blogger writes a topical post and the Climate Change Collective participants write a response to their post, sharing thoughts or more information on the topic. This month, Michelle from Boomer Eco Crusader shares about the impact that microforests can have on the environment in the latest Climate Change Collective post here. As I read through Michelle’s post about the impact that microforests can have on an area, I began to think about how we all have…
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4 Reasons to choose an emissions-free vehicle
Introduction As our world is faced with the urgent need to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the transition to a more sustainable future must accelerate. One significant step we can take is to embrace emissions-free vehicles, such as electric and hydrogen-powered cars. When faced with the need for a new car last year, my family opted for used a Toyota Prius, a plug-in hybrid. It was exciting to take such a big step to make my life more sustainable. But it was the day-to-day impact I wasn’t expecting…I didn’t realize how often I looked around and thought uncomfortably about the emissions I and the drivers around me…