by tresoc | Jun 22, 2016 | Latest TRESOC News
We are moving forward with the Staverton Leat Hydro Project, researching the history of the Town Mills hydro plant that was in operation for 40 years, generating electricity for the Dartington Estate. Read the story, it’s a fascinating history! This small-scale, regenerative project will incorporate a single Archimedes turbine. In addition, the project aims to restore the leat walls, which have fallen into disrepair and are threatened by inconsistent water levels. A new fish pass and smoult pass will help up- and down-stream migration of river life.
by tresoc | Jan 14, 2015 | Latest TRESOC News
The Dartington Hall Trust has increased its investment in TRESOC at a key point in the Society’s growth. The Trust joined TRESOC as a corporate member in 2010 and recently chose to invest a further £20,000 in TRESOC’s current Share Issue, bringing the total raised so far to £230,570. Our members continue to email us words of support along with their investments: “the reward for small investors is definitely seeing the alternative energy base grow and develop. I and others will rejoice just to see the solar panels spreading!”
by tresoc | May 14, 2014 | Latest TRESOC News
TRESOC had a presence at the 3-day festival and thoroughly enjoyed the range of conversations we had with members and potential investors. Lots of interest in the Totnes Weir project and suggestions for other projects that we could undertake… if we meet our Share Issue target. Invest and help us treat nature with respect. Quote from Satish Kumar: “Let’s get rid of the isms and make them wasms”. Next: Ways With Words, 5th-13th July. Volunteer on our stall in the reading tent!
by tresoc | May 13, 2014 | Latest TRESOC News
TRESOC has received a very positive response to the historic Staverton Leat project. Julian Sharpe of the Dart Anglers Association has said, “I am very, very keen to see this scheme happen, and my beloved fish protected.” A member of the Staverton Leat Working Group added, “This is the best answer to our problems”. See the latest project update.
