Sustainable TechWhy Ice Might Be the Future of HeatingHeat from ice? It sounds like a joke—or maybe a paradox. But what if the future of warm, cozy homes lies in freezing ... By Matt FerrellMarch 18, 20250
Energy ProductionThe Genius of a Hybrid Solar Tile + Heat PumpBelieve it or not, solar panels aren’t exactly pros at handling the sun. Sounds backward, right? But it’s true — excess heat can ... By Jon OkunFebruary 4, 20250
Renewable EnergyWhat I Learned After 1 Year with New Solar PanelsSo, it’s been a full year since I installed these solar panels and a large home battery on my new house … and ... By Matt FerrellNovember 19, 20240
ReviewsWhat I Learned After 1 Year in My Net Zero HouseIf you’ve been following my channel for a while, you’ll know that I built my forever home with the goal of reaching net ... By Matt FerrellSeptember 24, 20240
Smart HomeThe Best Home Battery for a Net Zero Home?The number of whole home battery options out there can make your head spin – it’s a real charge to the senses. Everywhere ... By Matt FerrellJune 25, 20240
TechHow This New Heat Pump is GeniusWhere I live in New England in the winter it can get as low as -13 F (-25 C). During summer heatwaves, it ... By Matt FerrellApril 30, 20240
Renewable EnergyTop 5 Reasons We’re Getting Ripped Off With Solar … or Are We?Did I get ripped off and scammed with my solar? According to the comments on my recent solar panel video, where I compared ... By Matt FerrellApril 23, 20240
Smart HomeTesla Solar Roof vs Solar Panels: Which is Worth It?Some of you may have seen Marques Brownlee’s video from a few months back about how he hasn’t paid for electricity in a ... By Matt FerrellMarch 19, 20240
ReviewsThe Genius Of Hot Water Heat PumpsToday is a really hot topic: water heaters. No, it’s not sexy, but water heater technology is kind of ingenious with its simplicity. ... By Matt FerrellMarch 5, 20240
Renewable EnergyHow We Solved The Home Wind Turbine ProblemWhenever I cover wind turbines many of you ask about what’s available for home applications. At the moment, I’ve got both good news ... By Matt FerrellJanuary 16, 20242