Every week I update a series of charts that help my wife and me monitor the health and performance of our solar panels. Each visual answers a different question, and together they’ve changed how we think about our system. Find out what those questions are and what insights we’ve gained.
100 MWh of solar power in four years … in Pittsburgh? Who’d a thunk it? But after tracking every day of production during that time, I finally stepped back and asked: What does that number actually mean? Turns out, the stories behind it might be more interesting than the milestone.
Replacing your Windows 10 laptop can cost north of $800. If you use it for yourself — to write, code, or connect with friends while you hang out at Starbucks — switching to Linux might be right for you. Curious? Learn what worked, what didn’t, and why I’m not going back…
Did you grow up in a home where laundry dried on a clothesline? I did. Since we’re trying to conserve energy, we’re doing it again. I wondered if it’s worth it - and the answer surprised me.
The power went out and stayed out… for three days. How do you prepare for the next time?…
We lost water to the house. What do you do next when you’re in a drought?…