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Energy
Transition to renewables is a deep topic - and it can be overwhelming and feel out of our control. So what can we actually do to make a difference and accelerate this change? Here we discuss topics such as reducing your energy demand and consumption, becoming smarter about when and how we use energy as well as what a renewable energy sector might look like - and what the biggest hurdles are likely to be.
Hydrogen or Heat Pumps?
Back in March, we wrote about the options for stopping to use gas at home - being based around waiting for hydrogen or getting a heat...
The Climate Coach
Nov 17, 20232 min read
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Octopus Energy
When talking about energy usage, energy tariffs or reviewing your energy supplier - you may have heard about Octopus Energy. Who are they...
The Climate Coach
Aug 25, 20233 min read
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Our lives won't be worse, they'll just be different
One of the big barriers to taking action on climate change is that it is often associated with having to make "sacrifices" and therefore...
The Climate Coach
Jul 29, 20233 min read
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E-fuels have been talked about in recent weeks - do they make sense?
E-fuels have been in the press recently in the EU with regulators considering allowing cars powered by e-fuels past the existing 2030...
The Climate Coach
Apr 15, 20232 min read
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EV Shorts: 4. Range
In this short series of posts, I'll cover the basics of running an electric vehicle (EV) instead of a petrol or diesel vehicle - an...
The Climate Coach
Apr 12, 20234 min read
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EV Shorts: 3. Charging speeds
In this short series of posts, we'll cover the basics of running an electric vehicle (EV) instead of a petrol or diesel vehicle - an...
The Climate Coach
Apr 5, 20234 min read
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EV Shorts: 2. Public charging
In this short series of posts, we'll cover the basics of running an electric vehicle (EV) instead of a petrol or diesel vehicle - an...
The Climate Coach
Mar 29, 20236 min read
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EV Shorts: 1. Charging at home
In this short series of posts, I'll cover the basics of running an electric vehicle (EV) instead of a petrol or diesel vehicle - an...
The Climate Coach
Mar 24, 20236 min read
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I'm changing what I eat, but what about how I cook it?
So you've made some changes to your diet for climate, eating more plants and less animal based products. Maybe you've even reduced the...
The Climate Coach
Mar 5, 20232 min read
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Gas creates emissions so how can I stop using it at home?
This is a question that comes up a lot. Natural gas is used for heating in most UK homes, as well as cooking in many. So can and should...
The Climate Coach
Mar 5, 20234 min read
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Insulate Britain - they’ve got a point to be fair!
When it comes to home insulation, the UK - despite its generally cold and rainy climate, has quite poorly insulated homes which means we...
The Climate Coach
Feb 18, 20235 min read
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5 top tips for reducing household gas consumption/emissions, oh and your bills!
Reducing emissions from the gas you use at home can seem like an impossible task, but it is usually possible to make meaningful...
The Climate Coach
Jan 21, 20234 min read
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Rooftop solar - explained!
OK - so solar sounds like a good investment if I have the roof space and the money to invest. But where do you get started? What should I...
The Climate Coach
Nov 20, 20224 min read
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To solar or not to solar - that is the question?
There has been a huge amount of interest with rooftop solar in 2022 due to the rapidly increasing cost of energy in the UK. Many people...
The Climate Coach
Oct 30, 20225 min read
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Does moving to a renewable electricity tariff actually mean anything?
Many energy providers offer "100% renewable" electricity tariffs. Is this just another marketing trick? Or does it make a difference? If...
The Climate Coach
Oct 23, 20222 min read
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Electric cars - the key fact no-one really talks about
EV's are not the future! They are bad for the environment. They'll never catch on. They take too long to charge. Hear these a lot? Here's...
The Climate Coach
Sep 19, 20224 min read
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Reducing your energy consumption - and your bills!
Here we are taking a look at energy consumption by us as individuals (or our businesses) - but more specifically electricity consumption....
The Climate Coach
Sep 18, 20226 min read
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Airtightness - what is it and why is it important?
Airtightness is basically a measure used to work out how much air gets in and out of your house when everything is closed (doors,...
The Climate Coach
Sep 18, 20223 min read
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