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@NetzerohomeUk
Net zero carbon, & net zero energy bills for your home. It's possible, it's easy, and we've done it in real life! Find out how at http://netzerohome.uk &Bsky
We're here because we've achieved net zero energy bills, and net zero carbon, with a good return on investment, and we want as many other people as possible to be able to do the same. netzerohome.uk
The media often highlights single cases of dissatisfaction with heat pumps, implying a broader problem. However, even the Daily Mail, previously very critical of heat pumps, now reports that 94% of people are satisfied with theirs, surpassing satisfaction rates for gas boilers.
Another net zero bills home. Well done Marc. netzerohome.uk
Our roof makes us enough during the summer months to cover our winter expenses, including the EV charging.
Looks like the end of @OctopusEnergy Fixed Outgoing is approaching. Likely other providers will follow. While this will reduce solar income, it makes sense for an efficient grid for people to be incentivised to use or store solar power rather than continue to export when we have…
So Octopus outgoing fixed is going away. It will still be 15p a kilowatt hour, but that might change :(
The smart grid is becoming real - and saving money all round/ Our driving with @OctopusEnergy Intelligent Go tariff feels close to free now...
🤖⚡Kraken hits 2GW with world’s largest residential Virtual Power Plant Kraken’s AI-driven platform now manages over 2GW of consumer devices, saving $200 million annually and cutting emissions 🔍Read the full article energylivenews.com/2025/07/17/kra… #VPP #KrakenTech #SmartGrid
How the UK vehicle market is changing. Data from @cleantechnica
EVs Take 35.9% Share In The UK — Tesla Back On Top cleantechnica.com/2025/07/14/evs…
A round up 🧵of the latest EV experience & data: (TL;DR cheaper cleaner faster quieter more reliable!) 1. 2nd hand EVs now similar cost or cheaper than equivalent ICE 2. EV costs around 1/7 of ICE fuel cost, if home charged. Imagine 350mpg or 20p/litre 3. Yes, EVs are MUCH…
The most profound & permanent change to the UK in history, but only rarely is it a headline like today. But we can halt it, so many solutions work right now! bbc.com/news/articles/…
.@RoryStewartUK @campbellclaret Regarding the latest Rest is Politics podcast and heat pumps. Octopus Energy appears to be making real progress in making heat pumps more affordable. These prices include the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant. From just £65 per month, it’s…
EV sales June 2025 - 1 in 4 new cars now full electric, 1 in 3 have a plug half of new cars now electrified inc hybrids. smmt.co.uk/bumper-june-fo…
Great news on solar for tenants and flat dwellers! Why do I fear it could take years to become reality... theguardian.com/business/2025/…
Even if you’re a climate change sceptic, are you confident enough to bet literally EVERYTHING on being right and that this is just a “summer like 76”. That it’s “Net Stupid Zero”? “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.” — Charles Darwin, The Descent…
Just to show it works
1. Close all windows once temps outside >inside. Shade/curtain all the sunny ones. 2. Get all the windows you can open at night, with through draft. We've managed 22in vs 33 out doing this.
I think the lowest carbon day I've seen. 72% of UK power from wind & sun.
Paywalled, but you get the good news! telegraph.co.uk/world-news/202…
UK electricity supply has decarbonised so successfully the sector is now 6th, behind aviation. Transport & buildings also making clear progress, though this needs to speed up. See CB analysis of latest & "more optimistic" CC report. buff.ly/Kvnw71r
