Electrify EverythingThe Problem With Gas StovesGas stoves have been quite the “hot button issue” lately. But a range of data from decades’ worth of research has already reached ... By Matt FerrellMarch 14, 20230
Sustainable TechThe Truth About Heat Pumps and Cold WeatherHeat pumps are versatile, efficient, and great for both heating and cooling … or are they? Whenever heat pumps are mentioned, critics bring ... By Matt FerrellMarch 7, 20230
Energy Production5 Years with Solar Panels – Is It Still Worth It?I’ve been living with solar panels for almost 5 years now here in Massachusetts, and I thought it was time to take a ... By Matt FerrellFebruary 28, 20230
Smart HomeWow! I Didn’t Know A Prebuilt House Could Do ThisOne of the benefits of a factory built home is that the insulated wall panels are assembled in a climate controlled facility. However, ... By Matt FerrellFebruary 7, 20230
Sustainable TechExploring Electricity Free Cooling with AerogelWhether it’s to regulate the temperature of food, medicine, or people, we’ll always need some form of cooling tech to survive. We tend ... By Matt FerrellJanuary 10, 20230
Energy ProductionHow Can A Wind Turbine Be Motionless?Wind generates enough energy to produce about 35 times more electricity than the entire planet could even use each day.1 It’s free, clean, ... By Matt FerrellDecember 6, 20220
Sustainable TechThe Simple Genius of a Prefabricated House – My Net Zero Home BuildI’m in the process of building a new energy efficient, net zero modular home that’s being built in a factory. Why did I ... By Matt FerrellNovember 8, 20220
Sustainable TechHow Big Can You Make a Passive House?Recently I’ve talked about my new net zero home I’m building, but not all net zero buildings have to be homes or houses. ... By Matt FerrellNovember 1, 20220
Energy ProductionThe Best Solar Panel Options If You Don’t Have Roof SpaceForty-four million households rent their homes12, but are they left out of the solar energy world entirely? As the solar industry grows we’re ... By Matt FerrellOctober 4, 20220
Sustainable TechMy Biggest Regret Building a Net Zero HomeThere are a lot of different paths you can take to get to a net-zero home. Everything from passive homes to earthships to ... By Matt FerrellSeptember 27, 20222