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What I Got Wrong Building My Net Zero Home

I have some regrets. A few years ago, I set out to build my dream net zero energy home. I’ve been living here ...

Matt Ferrell stood in front of his house in the snow

Smart Home

Geothermal vs Air Source Heat Pump: Which is Worth It?

What if the most efficient way to heat and cool your home…might not actually be the best choice for you? Geothermal heat pumps ...

By Matt FerrellFebruary 24, 20260

Matt Ferrell in front of an outside heat pump

Tech

Why Everyone Gets Heat Pumps Wrong

If you believe half of what you hear about heat pumps, you’d think they’re a $20,000 scam that stops working the second it ...

By Vincent M.February 3, 20260

Matt Ferrell in front of a diagram of a geothermal heat loop

Renewable Energy

How My Geothermal Heat Pump Really Performed (2 Years)

I’ve had my geothermal heat pump for the past two years now. So far, it’s been helping me to reach my net zero ...

By Matt FerrellOctober 21, 20250

A heat pump front over a large chunk of ice

Sustainable Tech

Why Ice Might Be the Future of Heating

Heat from ice? It sounds like a joke—or maybe a paradox. But what if the future of warm, cozy homes lies in freezing ...

By Vincent M.March 18, 20250

Energy Production

The Genius of a Hybrid Solar Tile + Heat Pump

Believe 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

Matt Ferrell in front of his Net-zero home 1 year later

Renewable Energy

What I Learned After 1 Year with New Solar Panels

So, 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

Matt Ferrell gesturing at his Net Zero Home 1 year on

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What I Learned After 1 Year in My Net Zero House

If 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

Matt Ferrell pulling a thinking face at an Enphase Battery

Smart Home

The 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

Flooid Power Systems Cascading Heat Pump

Tech

How This New Heat Pump is Genius

Where 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

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What I Got Wrong Building My Net Zero Home

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The Genius of a Hybrid Solar Tile + Heat Pump

What I Learned After 1 Year with New Solar Panels

What I Learned After 1 Year in My Net Zero House

The Best Home Battery for a Net Zero Home?

How This New Heat Pump is Genius

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