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Our progress to becoming more environmentally friendly

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15: The 25/26 Heating Season Review - The Lower Flow Temperature Strategy Pays Off

The UK has just had the hottest day in May ever and yet less than two weeks ago we’d had to turn the heating back on again as it had got so cold overnight.

14: Sub-Zero Success — The Full 2025 Results

In my last post, I shared the results of our Net Zero Power Quartet (heat pump, solar panels, battery storage and EV) from October 2024.

13: Our Total Energy Bill for 2024/25 is . . . !

The Green Package Magic: How our £3,000 Annual Bill became just £22 for 2024/25

12: Reviewing Our First Full Solar Power Season

Welcome back to The Directionally Good Life - I hope you all had a great summer!

11: Why You Think You Shouldn't Get a Heat Pump

Hello again.

10: Should I Get a Heat Pump?

The Earth's entry in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy initially carried the rather bland description, "Harmless".

9: Environmental Benefits – Beyond the Bottom Line

My last blog delved into the financial costs and benefits of our heat pump, battery and solar panel system.

8: Costs and Performance: A Deep Dive into Our Sustainable Energy System

We’ve completed our first full heating season with the heat pump.

7: Living With Sustainable Energy - Reflections On Our First Heating Season

Well, here we are and summer has virtually arrived.

6: Kingston's Efficient Homes Show

This weekend I will be presenting at the Kingston's Efficient Homes Show.