Tom Eagle
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Tag Archives: sustainability
An Introduction to Biomass
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!)
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!
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
EcoVert Solutions – sustainable and sympathetic developments
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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Tune-able LED bulbs?
LED bulbs are very much on the agenda for the National Trust at the moment due to the significant energy saving they can provide, and with the larger properties containing many hundreds of bulbs the savings soon add up. With this in mind I … Continue reading
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Hydro haven
Just come back from a long weekend in the lake district and as per usual the weather was a mix of glorious sunshine and biblical downpours. While I was there I managed to get a couple of runs in and also a … Continue reading
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Tagged biomass, energy saving, environment, generation, hydro, lake district, national trust, renewables, sustainability
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North south divide
Have reached a satisfying milestone this week in that the north Wales holiday cottage reviews are all complete, although I’m still not even halfway through the total, with south Wales having 5 more properties that the north. I am now … Continue reading
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Tagged beach, cottage reviews, energy efficiency, energy saving, heat pump, national trust, sustainability, wales
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Off the beaten track and off the grid
This week I have completed another round of National Trust holiday cottage reviews in North Wales, and (most of the time) I have been lucky with the weather. Another 6 properties ticked of the list, and another 6 stunning locations … Continue reading
Back on the road
This week I have been back visiting holiday cottages in North Wales. And what a week to do it in – baking hot weather and barely a cloud in the sky. First up was Fron Dirion in the something valley (I … Continue reading
Micro hydro project
Have been in touch with Nic Wymer today, who is a NT intern from CAT (centre for alternative technology). He has taken on the task of developing a new “off the shelf” micro hydro scheme for the trust to roll … Continue reading
