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Eco Open Doors w/e

Posted on April 25, 2013 by talybontenergya

This w/e (April 27/28th), you can visit local homes and other properties, old and new across Monmouthshire to find out how to save energy, generate your own, and save money. Several of the properties are around Abergavenny. Full details about … Continue reading →

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Video review of new Zoe electric car

Posted on April 1, 2013 by talybontenergya

This isn’t the electric vehicle that Talybont Energy is going to get but it’s the very attractively priced Zoe – the latest from Renault. I like the fact that Renault will rent you a long distance car if the Zoe … Continue reading →

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Learn about Incredible Edibles in Abergavenny

Posted on March 29, 2013 by talybontenergya

The inspirational Mary Clear from the original Todmorden Incredible Edibles project is visiting Monmouthshire to spread the word. 5th April at 7pm at the St Michaels Centre More details here.Incredible Edibles in Abergavenny March 2013 97

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New use for old electric car batteries

Posted on March 28, 2013 by talybontenergya

This interesting new R&D programme could potentially solve two problems – how to re-use batteries from electric vehicles and how homes might store (or effectively time shift) power generated when the sun is shining or the wind is blowing (i.e. … Continue reading →

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Turbine Visit by Welsh AM

Posted on March 26, 2013 by talybontenergya

Talybont Energy were pleased to show AM David Melding and Assistant Lyndon Jones around our hydro recently.

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New 100% Electric Renault ZE Kangoo Van for community use

Posted on February 21, 2013 by talybontenergya

Talybont Energy is delighted to announce that we have ordered an 100% Electric Renault ZE Kangoo Van to replace electric Bluebell in our community car share scheme. The van has greater range (60-90 miles), faster performance, a very comfortable ride … Continue reading →

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membership of ToUE is now FREE!

Posted on February 8, 2013 by talybontenergya

Yes, it’s true…You don’t get very much for nothing these days but you CAN become a member of Talybont on Usk Energy! And if you do this – via our online membership form, or via email or post if you … Continue reading →

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Helpful short video about electric cars

Posted on January 14, 2013 by talybontenergya

This 7 minute video is upbeat but does convey the basic facts.

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10 tips for a greener 2013

Posted on January 3, 2013 by talybontenergya

Happy 2013 to all our Talybont Energy friends. Here are some helpful tips for a greener 2013.

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Talybont Energy test drive a ZE Kangoo Van

Posted on December 19, 2012 by talybontenergya

Since the death of Bluebell, our Talybont community electric car, we have been exploring what the replacement vehicle might be. Because we generate electricity, both via our turbine and via Henderson Hall PV panels, we are keen to have another … Continue reading →

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