Author Archives: Alison Kidd

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About Alison Kidd

Research Psychologist

Guide to becoming a local energy supplier

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Alison Kidd

Very useful white paper produced by RegenSW on the ins and outs of becoming a supplier of your own energy – generated locally and consumed locally. Well worth a read by anyone considering this.

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Beginners’ Guide to Energy Storage

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Alison Kidd

Simple introduction to energy storage solutions based on a recent RegenSW seminar.

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Lab house to test energy savings

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Alison Kidd

“We added living room thermostats and thermostatic radiator valves and established energy savings of over 40% when compared to a property with no controls. We identified that curtains reduce heat transfer through the windows by about 30% when closed. When … Continue reading →

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Balloons which store energy

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Alison Kidd

We are starting our session with 1st Llangynidr cubs next week with making (and obviously then racing!) toy cars powered by inflated balloons. We will then go on to explore the energy required to move cubs around – on foot, … Continue reading →

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Mars bar energy & eco cubs

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Alison Kidd

1st Llangynidr cubs are now on their 2nd level of Eco badge in collaboration with Talybont Energy. Next Friday’s session is all about transport energy and so one of our Talybont Energy Directors has written a short tutorial for the … Continue reading →

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