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Tim & Kat's Green Walk @timwaskett.bsky.social · 7d

I've just been updating our monthly stats for how much we generate from our solar array, and how much electricity we've consumed. My aim has been to reach the point where we generate as much in one year as we consume, and we're now super close! Only 100 kWh net consumption over the last year! #solar

A chart showing my monthly net consumption (consumption - solar generation) for the last 18 months, together with the annual rolling average. The annual rolling average has been taking steadily since March and is now nearly at zero.

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Tim & Kat's Green Walk @timwaskett.bsky.social · 13d

Kat and I haven't done a news update video for about two years, and we had a few things to mention, so here's us nearly succeeding in doing a quick roundup:
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A radio an EV and a toilet roll walk into a bar...

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Tim & Kat's Green Walk @timwaskett.bsky.social · 24d

We got out of the cave and have now listened to the episode. Turned out pretty well, I thought, although I'm annoyed they didn't mention the YouTube channel like they said they would.

Tim & Kat's Green Walk @timwaskett.bsky.social · 24d

This got postponed to today, and will be on BBC Sounds after. Kat and I will be in a cave while it's on so we'll catch it later.

Tim & Kat's Green Walk @timwaskett.bsky.social · 29d

Just recorded a short interview with the BBC Radio 4 programme You and Yours about our air conditioning system. Should be part of the episode broadcasting on Monday 15th. It'll only be a couple of minutes long but I'm curious to see what the reaction to it is. #greentech

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Tim & Kat's Green Walk @timwaskett.bsky.social · 28d

I've finally published my improved solar tariff tool. I'm exhausted.
youtu.be/UR-F9d5Fm7k
#solar

Optimise your solar tariff

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Tim & Kat's Green Walk @timwaskett.bsky.social · 29d

Just recorded a short interview with the BBC Radio 4 programme You and Yours about our air conditioning system. Should be part of the episode broadcasting on Monday 15th. It'll only be a couple of minutes long but I'm curious to see what the reaction to it is. #greentech

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Lou T @loopybaloo.bsky.social · 29d

Love this 😄

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Tim & Kat's Green Walk @timwaskett.bsky.social · Sep 10

It is done (well, v1 is done). I recorded the walkthrough video yesterday and will hopefully be recording the announcement video today for release on Saturday. #solar

Tim & Kat's Green Walk @timwaskett.bsky.social · Sep 5

I recently reduced my video output from weekly to fortnightly to give myself some time to build a new tool to help people with solar and batteries in the UK choose the best tariff. It's been complicated but I'm nearly there! I'm excited to share the results soon. Just a few more tweaks.

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Lou T @loopybaloo.bsky.social · Sep 10

Can't wait to see it bro 😀

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Tim & Kat's Green Walk @timwaskett.bsky.social · Sep 7

I quite like how my roof looks like a pair of B2 stealth bombers. Kinda. If you squint.

Tim & Kat's Green Walk @timwaskett.bsky.social · Sep 6

More of my stats nonsense:
youtu.be/bMOVeeInae0
#solar #greentech

Zero energy bill? I can do better than that

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Tim & Kat's Green Walk @timwaskett.bsky.social · Sep 6

More of my stats nonsense:
youtu.be/bMOVeeInae0
#solar #greentech

Zero energy bill? I can do better than that

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Tim & Kat's Green Walk @timwaskett.bsky.social · Sep 5

Subscribe to my channel so you don't miss when I announce this amazing tool!
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We are Tim and Kat and we live on the edge of the Cotswolds in the beautiful English countryside. Join us on our journey to make our home and lives more sustainable as we add solar panels, battery st...

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Tim & Kat's Green Walk @timwaskett.bsky.social · Sep 5

I'm not exaggerating when I say that this tool could save some people hundreds of pounds a year. I genuinely think this is one of the most useful things I've ever done. And I was part of the team that signed Mo Salah to LFC!

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Tim & Kat's Green Walk @timwaskett.bsky.social · Sep 5

I recently reduced my video output from weekly to fortnightly to give myself some time to build a new tool to help people with solar and batteries in the UK choose the best tariff. It's been complicated but I'm nearly there! I'm excited to share the results soon. Just a few more tweaks.

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Tim & Kat's Green Walk @timwaskett.bsky.social · Sep 2

Heat pumps are great, we all know this. We've got a little one sat on top of our hot water cylinder. It's pretty good!
youtu.be/NZb1XUQmw2E
#mixergy #heatpump #greentech

Am I disappointed by the Mixergy iHP? - is it actually efficient?

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · Aug 22

The IPC has confirmed our worst fears. We cannot sit idle while this catastrophe unfolds.

Trump has the power to stop the devastation. He needs to pick up the phone to Netanyahu - today - and threaten consequences unless aid routes into Gaza are fully reopened.

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Tim & Kat's Green Walk @timwaskett.bsky.social · Aug 9

So what do Kat and I think of this new UK EV grant then?
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#EV

Let's chat about the EV grant - good or bad?

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Jill Turner @jillhturner.bsky.social · Aug 3

The recently approved World Federation of Occupational Therapists definition for occupational therapy.

#occupationaltherapy
#occupationaljustice
#refugees

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Shelterforce @shelterforce.bsky.social · Aug 1

Occupational therapy is helping seniors thrive in supportive housing—not just survive.

Read the full story: bit.ly/477X4ui

#AgingInPlace #OT #SupportiveHousing

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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · Jul 31

Got solar panels? Can you switch tariff to earn £100s more. Our new guide to navigating your way through the complex array of solar tariffs to max your returns... www.moneysavingexpert.com/tips/2025/07...

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Over 50 ways to save, incl... Car finance ruling!, Savings masterclass: earn 4% to 50%, top solar panel tariffs, £1 cinema, top Tesco trick ends, free Santander £205 ends, State Pension error vid, top...

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Tim & Kat's Green Walk @timwaskett.bsky.social · Jul 26

My response to Gary's question is now live. Some interesting implications for big solar arrays, it turns out (and not in a good way):
youtu.be/2E1hGBYWCPs
#solar

Could Outgoing Agile beat flat export tariffs?

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Armando Iannucci @aiannucci.bsky.social · Jul 25

Staring into the abyss, France calls for the recognition of Palestine and Britain says it’s really really bad to spray-paint planes.

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Big Issue @bigissue.com · Jul 24

An innovative co-creation prison piano project helps prisoners compose solo piano pieces evoking their experiences of incarceration.

The prison piano project striking a chord

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Tim & Kat's Green Walk @timwaskett.bsky.social · Jul 22

My response to @garydoessolar.bsky.social is now available for channel members and will be public for all on Saturday morning. This was a fun bit of analysis! #Solar #ExportTariffs
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · Jul 20

Labour seems totally incapable of cleaning up our water. Banning bonuses is least they should do (& water companies are getting round it anyway). Re-announcing old pledges & peddling myths about cost of nationalisation won’t cut it. Bring water into public hands now #bbclaurak

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Lou T @loopybaloo.bsky.social · Jul 19

He visits every night but sometimes we capture something more interesting than just wanderings around the patio... #IdrisCam #HedgehogCam #GardenWildlife @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social

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