Budgeree House
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Back to basics with sustainability
We moved into the home that we now call Budgeree House in the spring of 2008. A new self-built home with an early 20th century federation style, Budgeree House incorporates design features that were important to our forefathers in a world where natural heating and cooling were all that there was. You burned timber if you … Continue reading
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Geothermal energy systems harness thermal energy beneath the surface of the earth to generate electricity or to provide hot water for heating. Prince Ginori-Conti developed and tested the first system to generate electrical power from geothermal energy in the Larderello district of Tuscany, Italy, on 4 July 1904. Geothermal steam ran a tiny 3/4 horsepower engine that … Continue reading
Bushfires are a real and present danger in the bush. Now is the time to take measures to protect your investment in sustainable energy and to decide what role your system may play in a bushfire event. Here’s our top tips for ensuring the safety of you and your equipment. Making your system fire ready … Continue reading
About Luke
Luke Potter is a writer and commentator on sustainable building and living technologies.
