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Hi Hiya

This week we've got a bumper crop of articles on the blog, including pieces on non-solar renewables for the home and the hidden energy costs of box-set binges below, plus overcoming electric vehicle range anxiety and the emerging field of active carbon removal.

Also, another quick reminder that our Android beta test is still ongoing, with an updated version due shortly and an extended risk-free evaluation period for testers. We'll extend the normal 45-day period so that the clock only starts running when the Android app is publicly available on the Play Store. If this is of interest, contact us at support@loop.homes once you've bought your Loop kit and we will share further instructions for joining the beta test.

NEW LOOP BLOG POSTS

Not just solar: renewable ways to power your home

Thinking about generating renewable energy at home? There are more ways than just solar to reduce or even eliminate your reliance on the grid. Find out how you can have less impact on the environment and save money to boot, with our guide.

Box-set binge tonight? You'll be shocked by the environmental impact

You might have started taking fewer flights or using your car less. But have you thought about cutting back on streaming HD videos? Or making fewer Google searches? Both take a bigger toll on the environment than you might think!

FROM AROUND THE WEB

Hidden heating sources

It might seem like an unlikely source of warmth, but canals in the West Midlands are being targeted in a new government scheme to exploit cheap renewable heat. The Guardian investigates how old mineshafts and London tube lines will also be used to provide heat to hospitals and tower blocks across the UK.

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Decarbonisation fund

To help cut emissions from industrial processes, government funding has been announced to trial hydrogen alternative fuels. Edie explores how the backing of two new of low-carbon hydrogen production plants could be used to provide clean energy for homes, business and transport networks.

That's it for now, but if you have any questions just drop us a line to support@loop.homes or check out the Knowledge Base.

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All the best

The Loop Team