Monthly Archives: December 2011

Llangattock Green Valleys helps set UK community energy agenda

Posted on December 21, 2011 by talybontenergya

A social enterprise based in the Brecon Beacons National Park has been asked to help shape UK energy policy for what the Prime Minister David Cameron has described as ‘the greenest government ever’. Llangattock Green Valleys Community Interest Company (LGV)1 … Continue reading →

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Welsh Community Renewable Projects and FITs

Posted on December 15, 2011 by talybontenergya

The Mid Wales Permaculture Network has published an article by Ken Moon on their website about the implications of the recent changes in FITs payment for Welsh Community projects. The article provides a good round up of the ‘where we … Continue reading →

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The Green Deal……

Posted on December 15, 2011 by talybontenergya

There continues to be a lot of debate on the Green Deal consultation paper (the 18th of January 2012 is the cut-off of comments) by people. The Green Deal is the Coalition Government’s initiative to support the implementation of energy … Continue reading →

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Public overwhelmingly backs wind and solar power

Posted on December 14, 2011 by talybontenergya

In a recent YouGov poll for Sunday Times (1,696 people) 56 per cent of people said they want to see more wind energy capacity in the UK and 74 per cent think solar energy capacity should be increased. Only 19% … Continue reading →

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£30 million announced for community green schemes and public sector energy efficiency

Posted on December 9, 2011 by talybontenergya

Energy Secretary Chris Huhne has today announced funding of £10 million for local community energy projects, and a £20 million boost to the existing public sector energy efficiency loan scheme. Chris Huhne said: “This is great news for the public … Continue reading →

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Penmaes School Visit

Posted on December 7, 2011 by talybontenergya

As part of the educational work Talybont Energy conducts Alison, Peter, Hilary and myself were asked to pay a visit to Penmaes School in Brecon recently. The school specialises in providing teaching and facilities for children with learning difficulties and … Continue reading →

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