Energy

Developing local bio-fuel sources.

Wood as a fuel will never be able to supply everyone’s nee logs ds, but growing wood works well in Wales and has a part to play in as a sustainable and renewable source of energy.

Guest author Dorienne Robinson of Crooked Pool Logs writes about the growing demand for wood as a fuel and about the implications for the local environment.

Last Updated on Thursday, 21 February 2013 00:34

NEWS woodburning stove advice service

15 additional volunteers urgently sought for pilot scheme:

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----message from Simon Atherton, stove project officer, Lightfoot 8/11/2012--------------

We are piloting a scheme in partnership with Environment Wales in order to find the best methods in which to help people run their stove efficiently and to this end require people to take part in this project. I’m requiring another 15 people at present to hit my target of 100 people for the pilot, so if you can find any willing participants that would be greatly appreciated.

Last Updated on Thursday, 08 November 2012 22:40

Renewable Heat Premium Payment scheme

The Department of Energy an solar-water-heating d Climate Change (DECC) has launched the Renewable Heat Premium Payment for the domestic sector.

Available now, but funds are limited - don't delay!

From 1st August 2011, up to £1,250 funding will be available to householders to help towards the cost of installing renewable heating systems.

Up to 25,000 installations will be funded under the scheme which will be available on a first come first serve basis.

Renewable energy and energy efficiency morning event in Rhayader Saturday 24th March 2012

Renewable energy and energy efficiency morning event in Rhayader Saturday
24th March 2012

Transition Town Rhayader and District, in partnership with Rhayader 2000
and the Cambrian Mountains Initiative, are hosting a free Renewable Energy
and Energy Efficiency event on Saturday 24th March at the Old School,
Cwmdauddwr between 10am and 1pm, including lunch.

Last Updated on Thursday, 21 February 2013 00:32