0 comments Old Paint
“Is there any where in Lochaber that takes old paint cans. Landfill is not an option as they take millenia to degrade.
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Posted by on 21 May 2011
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1 comment F.I.T.s on DIY schemes
“We installed our own mini- renewable energy systems - am i right in thinking that this means we cannot apply for FITS as they were not accredited?
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Posted by on 26 April 2010
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Re:- F.I.T.s on DIY schemes
“Hi Norah,
Unfortunately your premise is correct- under the present rules, eligible systems installed before 15th July 2009 are eligible for FITs only if they were registered for Renewable Obligation (ROCs) - even then they only receive the basic rate of 9p/kWh. We think that this decision is flawed and are lobbying to have this decision changed to reward the 'early adopters'. The issue with DIY installation is the ability to measure the power generated with an approved meter- however assuming this was installed by an approved electrician why do we have to rely on the current limited installation options we are presented with in the UK? Think the decision is unfair? Join us & sign the No.10 Petition at: http://www.fitariffs.co.uk/eligible/dates/
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Posted 26 April 2010
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1 comment Lochaber Freecycle anyone?
“As most of you will be aware (hopefully!), there is a Freecycle site for Inverness, Oban and even Skye and Orkney, but not one for Lochaber specifically. I have contemplated setting one of these up myself, but simply don't have enough hours in the day to be a moderator. Is anyone else interested in setting up a Lochaber Freecycle, or is this something that LEG themselves would be intersted in running? I think Lochaber needs to keep with the times and i'm sure that a site would be well used here. For example, I posted my unwanted coal bunker onto the Inverness site and a lovely lady from Corpach (right round the corner from me) said she would like it. So, why are we using the Inverness site for this? I just wanted to see what your thoughts were on this issue. Thanks, Jennie
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Posted by on 25 April 2010
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Re:- Lochaber Freecycle anyone?
“Hi Jennie, I have passed this suggestion on to the LEG Board- I do know that this is currently under consideration at present so hopefully you should hear more in the very near future on this. Thanks for your feedback.
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Posted 05 April 2010
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1 comment renewables grant and home loan schemes
“What a shock to the system this sudden decision . Just as well I did not order that power predictor.
So once again those who are rich and can afford to buy a windturbine outright will benefit from the generous FIT's and therefore cheap electricity and the ones who need the help most will have to keep on paying the rising electricity costs .
Is this reducing our carbon footprint only meant for the rich?
What is the point of announcing all these new tarifs if the majority cannot afford to get them.
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Posted by EllenC on 20 March 2010
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Re:- renewables grant and home loan schemes
“Hi Ellen, It is most certainly very dissapointing that the domestic grant has now ended in such a 'dramatic' fashion. The UK Government have replaced the £4k grant with a £4k interest-free loan, but the £10k interest-free loan & the 30% grant (up to £4k max) has now ended for electricity generating technologies (wind/PV/hydro). This decision is based on the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) that provides 5-8% annual return-on-investment; however I do agree that for many of us the initial financing will prove to be a major challenge. On a more positive note, I believe that the larger suppliers/installers will soon offer similar finance options to replace the grant & loan, but until this, or the Pay As You Save (PAYS) scheme gets off the ground (see our News page for more details) there will be some new projects that will inevitably be delayed. As for that anemometer I would still encourage you to get one located as financing options may quickly change to the positive in the very near future.
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Posted 22 March 2010
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1 comment someone has to be first, low energy light
“Are compact flourescent bulbs the way to go.
For. They apparently give you 3-4x the light of incandescent bulbs.They are cheap, sometimes even free.They have a long life.
Against. Do they realy give as much light as promised.Dim with age. Dim start up.Big disposal problem - contain mercury.
Is the future Light emmiting Diodes?
For. More than 10x gain 3w=35w. Instant light. 25 year life. No nasties to dispose of.
Against 5-10x price of CFLs
Will report more at trial end, 2035
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Posted by Bill Barber on 26 January 2010
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Re:- someone has to be first, low energy light
“Bill, Absolutely right on these 'cheap' CFL's- my solution to this has been to invest a little more in the 'high quality' CFL's that are not available in the supermarkets (I get mine from City Electrical Factors opposite Travis Perkins in Fort William). If you go for the ones that have the same 'light bulb' shape rather than the coil I find the light much more natural and less concentrated in one area. As for LED's- in the past LED light has tended to be very cold and clinical rather than the warm cosy glow we prefer to use in our homes. Also, LEDs tended to have a very specific light beam with an unpleasant line around the edge which, when used in an enclosed area like, for example, a kitchen can result in dozens of rings around the walls which wouldn't create an ideal environment for cooking etc. However now the new LED technology has shed these problems.
LED benefits:
Most LED lamps consume between 1 and 3 Watts of energy which means that the cost to run are much lower than standard incandescent (up to 95%) , compact fluorescent and halogen lamps. LED's do not produce ultraviolet or infrared rays which are light waves which cannot be seen by the human eye. What LED's do is convert a higher percentage of energy into light within the visible spectrum which means that less power is required to produce the same amount of useful light.
The lifetime of an LED lamp is around 50,000 hours that means that under normal use an LED bulb will not need replacing for 12 years. Using LED lamps means that replacement bulb costs are reduced, as well as ‘man hours' spent replacing the lamps.
Some materials used in the manufacture of other lighting sources, such as fluorescent lamps, require the use of harmful chemicals such as mercury. However, LED lamps contain no toxic materials which mean when they come to the end of their life they can be recycled, so they are much better for the environment. Recommended LEDs (that have been tested for domestic use) are the 24 SMD LED Spotlight Lamps from Envirolight, which are available in both GU10 and MR16 fittings. These LED lamps use surface-mounted (SMD) LED technology. What that means is that 24 SMD LED's work from a single printed circuit board providing outstanding illumination that can be used to replace standard halogen spotlights in a wide range of applications.
The Civic Amenity site in Fort William has a Mercury Recycling (or at least the box has been delivered to the site- keep hold of any CFL's or drop them off to us for the time being. Will drop off your FOC bulb soon!!
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Posted 28 January 2010
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1 comment EVENTS & NEWS
“Please check out our latest news and events- they are updated daily with all the latest developments.....
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Posted by on 15 December 2009
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Re:- EVENTS & NEWS
“Hi, sorry could not find a place to send you a email.Mr and mrs Wade would like with draw from your memeber ship. Thank you .
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Posted 25 March 2011
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