'Decent Energy' on reducing your bills while lowering your carbon footprint with just a click.
For the love of weatherShow Notes
In this episode of For the Love of Weather, we’re chatting to Sally Sattary and Tom Cox from ‘Decent Energy’ about renewable energy, smart technology, and how the weather plays a huge role in powering our homes 🌍⚡. You can watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/jLpVWEEif_k
Decent Energy is an award winning start up. They are not an energy company but a company in the middle trying to reduce carbon footprint while saving you money. Sally and Tom explain in a really down-to-earth way how things like battery storage, solar power, and “smart” energy systems can actually help people save money while reducing their carbon footprint.
We chat about 🌬️ Why windy days can make energy greener and cheaper 🔋 How home batteries work (even if you don’t have solar panels!) ☀️ Storing renewable energy to use later in the day 🏡 How this technology could help tackle fuel poverty and support social housing 📉 Reducing energy bills without changing your daily routine 🌦️ The fascinating connection between weather forecasting and renewable energy
It’s a really hopeful conversation about practical climate solutions, innovation, and how small changes in the way we use energy could make a big difference. Plus, there are plenty of weather geek moments, career stories, and behind-the-scenes chats along the way ☁️💛
If you would like to learn more about Decent Energy have a look at their website https://www.decentenergy.io.
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As always we hope you leave this episode loving the weather a little bit more.
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