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Gavin Dietz

For a smart energy future we must look beyond not-so smart meters

October 7, 2021 by Gavin Dietz Leave a Comment

Finger Pointing To Electric Meter Reading - optimised
Finger Pointing To Electric Meter Reading - optimised

What will Apple do? In a truly smart and “consumer-centric” energy future, the utility meter will be nowhere near the smartest thing in the box.

Filed Under: Software/Gadgets, Battery/Storage, Electric Vehicles, Policy, Solar

Here’s an energy data idea to help consumers: ‘Voltage Watch’

May 12, 2017 by Gavin Dietz 2 Comments

How many expensive electronic appliances and devices in our homes are being harmed or destroyed by faulty voltage in our electricity supply system?

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency, Other Renewables

Get data before spending up on home energy infrastructure

May 4, 2017 by Gavin Dietz 5 Comments

I’m not sure batteries are a club that I or any other home energy consumer should be rushing to join… At least not until some of the fog clears.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Energy Efficiency, Other Renewables

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