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Bethesda Local Energy Pilot

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Alison Kidd

Here’s a 4 minute video explaining the effects on a household which a Local Energy scheme like the pilot trial at Bethesda can have. There are some more details of people’s experiences here.

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Pole mounted energy storage

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Alison Kidd

Interesting scheme in Toronto where they are mounting compact storage units on electricity poles. Each unit, storing 15 kilowatt hours of energy, is paired with a transformer and can supplement needs during peak hours in homes.

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Business rates impact community hydro

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Alison Kidd

“The future of many community hydro schemes is in jeopardy due a sharp rise in business rates, operators have said. Some have seen increases of as much as 900% after a recent revaluation and the situation has been called “ridiculous”. … Continue reading →

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1 year’s solar storage data – Talybont household

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Alison Kidd

Talybont Energy Directors, Alison & Peter installed a Wattstor solar storage system in their home a year ago to make better use of the electricity generated by their 4kw PV panels. Here they provide a year’s worth of data and … Continue reading →

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Share Shed opens in Totnes

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Alison Kidd

This has long been a dream of mine – a shared  “library” of things (tools, appliances, tents, etc) which are useful occasionally. Totnes has now set one up and it will be interesting to see how it progresses. I notice … Continue reading →

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