Monthly Archives: February 2012

Climate Week 12th-18th March – Local events

Posted on February 17, 2012 by talybontenergya

Climate Week 12th-18th March Climate Week is Britain’s biggest climate change campaign, inspiring a new wave of action to create a sustainable future. Culminating in a week of activities, it showcases practical solutions from every sector of society. www.climateweek.com Local … Continue reading →

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Cambrian Mountains Community Energy Communications Workshop event on Thursday 23rd February 2012

Posted on February 17, 2012 by talybontenergya

Cambrian Mountains Community Energy Communications Workshop event on Thursday 23rd February 2012 in the WISE building at the Centre of Alternative Technology, from 2pm – 5pm. The event is aimed at community group leaders, policy makers and anyone interested in … Continue reading →

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Talybont-on-Usk updates

Posted on February 9, 2012 by talybontenergya

A new village website has been created packed full of info and looking very good – See talybontonusk.com Also the January 2012 issue of Talybont Matters is now out – view the PDF version here Issue 36 Jan 2012

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UK Carbon Emissions are up

Posted on February 7, 2012 by talybontenergya

UK carbon emissions are up for the first time since 2003. Carbon emissions have been declining, with some blips, since the Kyoto protocol’s baseline year of 1990. This year, according to the latest data from the Department for Energy and … Continue reading →

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Video on Changing Climate, Changing Business (6 minute version)

Posted on February 3, 2012 by talybontenergya
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A Flashback – The Turbine Launch on ITV News (2006)

Posted on February 2, 2012 by talybontenergya

April 2006 Turbine formally launched and switched on by First Minister Rhodri Morgan AM live on ITV news.

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Micro Hydro Guide

Posted on February 2, 2012 by talybontenergya

I found this hydro guide recently and thought it very useful for anyone exploring the possibility of having a micro hydro system. A well written, easy to follow guide it provides insights on how to calculate the water flow, thoughts … Continue reading →

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Llangattock & Cwmdu energy groups turn over a new LEAF

Posted on February 2, 2012 by talybontenergya

Two sustainable energy groups in the Brecon Beacons National Park have been awarded a total of £123,500 for community projects through the Government’s £10m Local Energy Assessment Fund (LEAF). Llangattock Green Valleys Community Interest Company (LGV) and Cwmdu Sustainable Energy … Continue reading →

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The Osbaston Archimedean Turbine

Posted on February 2, 2012 by talybontenergya

[posted by Peter W] On Sunday September 12th, three of us set off for Monmouth in our 100% biodiesel car Mr Chips to see the 150kW twin Archimedean Screw turbine on the river Monnow. There are videos of this type … Continue reading →

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