Trevs Blog
Energy, EV’s and other ‘Wife annoying’ topics
Boring my wife to tears for 30+ years about my figures and research.
When Solar Panels Meet… Pigeons. Our Unexpected Rooftop Drama
When we had our solar installed, it quietly got on with the job — producing clean energy, lowering our bills, and generally being the most well‑behaved bit of tech on the property. For a couple of years it just sat there, doing its thing, no fuss, no noise, no drama....
The Economics of a “Smart Home”: A 4-Year Payback Story
When I tell people we have three electric cars, a heat pump, and a 4-bedroom house with an annual energy bill of around £1,000, they usually assume I spent a six-figure sum to get there. The reality is far more interesting. By buying second-hand and "stacking"...
Heat Pump + Solar + Batteries + EVs: One Year On – Real Numbers, Actual Savings & ROI Update (Jan 2026)
Hey everyone, It's been a whirlwind since the Daikin heat pump went live in October 2025 – ditching the old gas boiler for good and completing our multi-year journey to an all-electric, ultra-efficient home. With full 2024 solar data, early heat pump stats, and our...
Heat Pump Update: One Month In (and It’s Looking Good)
A few weeks ago, I posted that we’d finally ripped out the old gas boiler and gone all-in on an air-source heat pump. Well, the UK has gifted us its traditional “wet sunshine” autumn, so I thought I’d share some real-world numbers now we’ve had it running from 12th...
Heat Pump Update: Week 2 – Radiators
Heat Pump Update: Week 2 – Radiators, Batteries, and Beating the Chill Last week, I shared the initial excitement (and a few teething problems) of installing my air-source heat pump over at Our Heartwarming Journey to a Greener Home with a Heat Pump. One week in, and...
My Tesla Model 3: A Budget Supercar with Style and Savings
In January 2025, I took the plunge and bought a 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor for £19,000—a steal considering its original price was closer to £50,000 with all the bells and whistles. With 51,179 miles on the clock at purchase and now sitting at 59,579...
Trevor Branton
ABOUT ME
Giday… A self-confessed spreadsheet and tech nut that loves all things electronic.
This Blog is about my own experiences in relation to driving an Electric Vehicles, ways to save energy or other boring stats some folk may find interesting
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