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Environment, Land & Sustainability

Home Energy & Solar

Review measured utility use, inspect a home energy plan, compare solar assumptions and prepare a rainwater storage record.

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Homeowners reducing utility costs and environmental impact

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Notepad

Simple in-browser notepad with auto-save. Write quick notes that persist in your browser. Download as text file. No signup needed.

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Electricity Cost Calculator

Estimate appliance kWh and cost by day, week, average month, current calendar month, and year, with an optional regional CO₂ factor.

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Energy Bill Savings and Comparison

Calculate an entered utility bill reduction and simple payback, or compare observed bill averages without assuming what caused the change.

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Measured Water Use and Comparison

Calculate water use from meter readings or measured fixture activity, compare daily averages and estimate variable charges using your actual rate.

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Carbon Footprint Activity Record

Calculate emissions from your activity quantities and documented factors. Record units, sources and boundaries, then save, restore or export.

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Solar Panel Calculator

Calculate a transparent solar-array nameplate and energy scenario from entered panel count, peak sun hours, losses, and annual site electricity.

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Solar Payback Calculator

Test a solar cash-payback scenario from entered all-in cost, verified incentives, tariff-aware year-one savings, recurring costs, and horizon.

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Home Project Cost and Lifetime Comparison Calculator

Build an installed quote, compare lifetime costs and calculate material packs. Separate payment-day cash from later reimbursements using your project records.

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Rain Event and Tank Capture Calculator

Model one rain event with catchment area, runoff assumptions, first-flush diversion and available tank space. Inspect retained inflow and overflow.

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