Author Archives: tomeeagle

An Introduction to Biomass

Posted on February 15, 2013

An Introduction to Biomass. Excellent summary of Biomass technology by Freya, from the Centre for Alternative Technology In Wales

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Trafford Mill – keeping out the cold (and pigeons!)

Posted on February 8, 2013

I had an interesting meeting today along with Tim Hulse from EcoVert Solutions at Trafford Mill in Chester. It was used for milling grain until 1952 and the site has been used for this purpose since 1302. It has two water wheels, one a double … Continue reading →

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Long time no blog!

Posted on January 11, 2013

It’s been several months since I last blogged, the main reason being that I have been busy working with EcoVert Solutions, a sustainable building company that I mentioned in an earlier post (http://renewingmycareer.wordpress.com/2012/08/23/ecovert-solutions-sustainable-and-sympathetic-developments/). So, here is a summary of what … Continue reading →

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Are we nearly there yet?…

Posted on October 16, 2012

The answer is yes! Over the last two weeks I have been on a quest to complete the energy reviews of the National Trust’s Welsh holiday cottages, looking at things like loft insulation, doors, windows, heating systems and general property … Continue reading →

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Famous for 15 minutes (in Wales)

Posted on September 25, 2012

Following on from an interview I did a few months back at NT North Wales HQ, here is the printed version, extracted from the Welsh National Trust members newsletter. Not my smartest outfit ever!    

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Holiday Cottages - Volunteer energy efficiency work continues

Posted on August 31, 2012

Reblogged from National Trust Going Green: Thought it would be good to offer an update on the Environmental review work our volunteer Tom Eagle has been carrying out across National Trust holiday cottages following our earlier blog – “Become a National Trust … Continue reading →

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Elan Valley Hydro – Victorian engineering at it’s finest

Posted on August 24, 2012

Last weekend I had a short break in the Radnor area of Wales – a part of the country that I’ve only ever passed through before. I was a bit skeptical about what there could be to do there but I was … Continue reading →

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EcoVert Solutions – sustainable and sympathetic developments

Posted on August 23, 2012

I recently met up with Tim Hulse from EcoVert solutions - a company that provides “House extensions, barn conversions and loft conversions which are in keeping with the original, and which, based on Passivhaus standards, go well beyond those built simply … Continue reading →

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Pedal Powered Party!

Posted on August 10, 2012

On Saturday 9th September, as part of the Cultural Olympiad, and coinciding with the closing ceremony of the Paralympic games, there will be a pedal powered party in Derby, UK. This will use the bicycle generators that were built by me and … Continue reading →

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On a roll(er)

Posted on August 6, 2012

An update on the pedal power project – the generator is now up and running thanks to a friend of mine who generously helped me out with some metal fabrication, using the metal workshop at his workplace. These parts are … Continue reading →

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