Solar PV and wind turbines aren’t the future of renewables anymore; they’re the now. It’s a much more complex and fascinating place, and it involves batteries, grid software, and a handful of obstinate engineering challenges that nobody’s paying much attention…
Most folks assume smart home technology is about saving time: “Alexa, switch off the lights” or “use my phone to set the garage thermostat.” And that’s certainly true. But a less conspicuous, more compelling narrative is also taking shape: home…
People most often see “KLR Login Service 137” while searching through Windows Event Viewer or when they notice something strange during login. It looks technical, a little scary, even. But this article explains what’s really going on so it’s not…
Most of us don’t realize our homes are sucking down energy 24 If the air conditioning is on when no one is home, and lights are on in unoccupied rooms, or if the water heater is on during prime time……
Most of us assume that if you want to buy something energy-efficient, you go for the one with the most stars on the label. You’re right in part, but it’s much more complex than a sticker on a fridge. The…
Water is usually the last thing people worry about until it disappears; however, water scarcity is no longer a long-term problem in distant regions and places that once had an abundance of water. Desert towns and even farms are now…
A disconnect exists between brands using “earth-friendly” to market their products and what, as an individual, actually benefits the earth. You’ve most likely encountered bamboo phone cases, solar chargers, and reusable batteries making questionable claims about saving the earth. Some…
Electric cars have traditionally been the topic of discussion about the future. These days they are parked in your neighbor’s driveway. However, most beginner’s guides still treat EVs as they treat a lesson on a subject – they don’t acknowledge…
A skid steer without an attachment is a costly paperweight with wheels. It does not dig, grade, lift, or clear brush- the attachment is responsible for doing this. So the real answer to how a skid steer attachment increases productivity…
I’ve had too many “wait a minute, what version are you on?” conversations. You unlock four friends to sit down and play on a given night; someone updates their game automatically, and then half the group can’t join because they…
My power bill increased by $40 in one month, and I didn’t change anything in my apartment. No new appliances, no AC marathon, or anything. That’s why I started looking into a smart plug in the first place, and what…
The federal solar tax credit homeowners have depended on for close to twenty years is no longer available. Not scaled back, abolished. If you have procrastinated adopting solar because today would do just fine, today will now do a whole…