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My Personal Green Transition: Freedom, Comfort, and Sustainability

AxeMind
4 min readNov 15, 2024

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Ai Generated : My Personal Green Transition: Freedom, Comfort, and Sustainability

In 2022, I made a major life decision: I moved from an apartment to a house. This transition wasn’t just about getting more space or a backyard for my family; it was an opportunity to embrace a personal green revolution. Over the past two years, I’ve invested significant time, effort, and money into making my house more energy-efficient and, most importantly, independent. While the journey has been expensive, the rewards in comfort, energy savings, and freedom have been incredible. Let me take you through my green transition and the choices I’ve made along the way.

The Journey

1. Upgrading Doors and Windows: The Foundation for Efficiency

The first step was ensuring that my house retained as much heat (or cool air) as possible. Proper insulation is critical for any energy-efficient home, and I started with:

  • Doors: I replaced all the doors in the house, which cost me around €3,000. It was a simple yet effective way to start improving insulation.
  • Windows: Shortly after, I upgraded to double-glazed PVC windows for €6,000. These windows dramatically reduced energy loss and external noise, creating a quieter and more comfortable home.

2. Adding Solar Panels…

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