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Christopher McFadden

Christopher McFadden

Christopher is an Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) specialist with extensive experience advising consumer and trade clients on energy efficiency and sustainability.

With a Master’s in Earth Sciences from Cardiff University, Christopher has attained professional energy and sustainability auditing qualifications and various postgraduate certificates and diplomas. He is a qualified and accredited Level 3 and Level 4 non-domestic and domestic energy assessor, a Green Deal assessor, and a Practitioner member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). He also recently qualified as a level 5 Retrofit coordinator.

In addition to his day job, Christopher has also honed his skills as a STEM writer for several well-known online publishers, sharing his knowledge and passion for science, engineering, and dinosaurs with millions of readers around the world.

The Complete Guide to Solar Panel Pergolas Thinking of getting a solar panel pergola? Also called a solar pergola, these structures are a space efficient way to generate solar energy from your garden.

Tatiana Lebreton 10 March 2025
Solid conservatory roof replacements Thinking of upgrading your conservatory? Here's all you need to know about the costs involved, and how a solid roof can make a difference.

Jonathan Whiting 9 March 2025
Conservatory roof replacement costs Thinking of replacing your conservatory roof? Check out how much it'll cost you depending on the type, material, and size you go for.

Beth Howell 9 March 2025
Can You Install Double Glazing On A Listed Building? Do you own a listed building and want to improve its energy efficiency? Find out if you can get double glazing for listed buildings here.

Tom Gill 9 March 2025
Are solar panels worth it in Ireland? Getting solar panels will typically save you €415 per year, allowing you to break even in just eight years. Here's what you need to know.

Josh Jackman 28 February 2025
How to save energy at home Here are some handy ways to meaningfully save energy at home now and long into the future.

Christopher McFadden 28 February 2025
Heat pump grants in Ireland Here's the low down on Ireland's flagship heat pump installation grant program from the SEAI.

Christopher McFadden 27 February 2025
Silicon anodes ahead by a nose of solid-state batteries in the race to power EVs Silicon anode batteries and solid-state batteries are currently in a race to be the future of EV battery tech, but which will win?

Christopher McFadden 27 February 2025
What’s the cost of electricity per kWh right now? As the energy price cap changes, you might be wondering how much electricity costs these days. Find out everything you need to know here.

Tamara Birch 25 February 2025