Author: Rigsby
Online community relaunched
We’re celebrating COP 26 (not sure why) by launching a new online community to co-ordinate environmental action at our Claydon Court HQ near Ipswich. This idea is nothing new, and we we first bu... Read More
October energy use
Bounce back to October average after very mild September.... Read More
Rewilding project launched
We’re working with Green Eye Design to maximise the rewilding potential we have at Claydon Court. It all starts next month and we’ll keep you posted.... Read More
Energy use in September
Very mild month meaning lowest energy use ever.... Read More
Alcohol fuelled compost bins
Compost bins are not only great for er, compost, they’re great for wildlife too. We found slowworms, toads and all sorts living in our big heap in the corner when it was explored last year. We&#... Read More
Energy use in August
Energy use identical to 2020 at 3.1 tonnes CO2 equivalent. Still below 2018 and 2019.... Read More
Energy use in July
Energy use seems to be stabilising at a level slightly above 2020.... Read More
1 MWh generated in June
Solar Edge systems confirm that just over 1MHh of energy was produced by our PK panels in June … It all helps!... Read More
Energy use in June
Small increase over 2020 due to higher occupancy.... Read More
Solar power update
Our Solar Edge systems provide an online analysis of how much energy our PV panels are providing. Here’s a typical chart comparing energy use over time. The lack of 2020 data related to a lost i... Read More
Energy use in May
Slightly above 2020 but below 2019 which is more relevant.... Read More
Carbon balanced in 2020
Claydon Court measured, reduced and offset its carbon emissions in 2020 to become World Land Trust Carbon Balanced for the eleventh year in a row. Emissions were our lowest ever at only 22.2 tonnes. T... Read More
April energy
Energy use in April was similar to previous year which suggest we have plateaued after the impact of Covid lockdown. Fresh efforts are need to reduce baseline use and start with the arrival of interns... Read More
Spring finally arrived?
It finally looks like spring might have arrived as the daffodils and crab apples blossom in the cold.... Read More
March energy
The dip from lockdown seems to be plateauing, and we need to start looking at ways to reduce the base figure further. Discussions will start with all occupants shortly.... Read More
Carbon Balance Audit report
Claydon Court measured, reduced and offset its carbon emissions again last year. To view the full Audit Report on the image below.... Read More
February energy
February energy follows the usual pattern of a small decrease. This year it is below the previous three years, almost certainly due to lockdown. Measuring and sharing energy use (and therefore carbon ... Read More