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Thursday, 02 May 2013 05:48

pvapril13The numbers from our PV array show a strong April electricity output: 466 kWhrs! This was the first month in which longer days and higher sun angles began to pay off. We're into our 19th year and the array continues to deliver strong electrical output - in fact, I can't really detect any loss since they were installed - keep in mind that my current inverters are more efficient than the earlier ones.

evmay13Our Plugin Prius continues to gain battery capacity and overall gas mileage. As May begins, our EV range is now a full 2 miles above the low of 10 miles of winter - 13 miles is the Toyota advertised EV range. This picture indicates 116 mpg, but just 5 minutes after taking the photo,  it went to 117!

Our gardening is underway, and you can keep up-to-date on our progress by going to our Gardening, 2013 menu item below the banner.

Here in Maine, 60-degree-days are a welcome reminder that God's plan does work...each year.

Last Updated on Thursday, 02 May 2013 09:43