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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.
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The top eight myths about solar panels Despite solar’s success, there are still some rumours floating about that need debunking – and we’re here to do just that.Tamara Birch -
What are solar Power Purchase Agreements? A PPA is a contractual agreement between energy suppliers and buyers which makes it feasible for buyers to invest in renewable energyTamara Birch -
How solar leasing cuts energy bills with no upfront cost Solar leasing offers the benefits of solar panels without the upfront costs - we take a look at the pros and consChristopher McFadden -
Foil insulation: A guideChristopher McFadden -
Are heat pumps worth it in the UK? With gas boilers set to be banned in new homes, air source heat pumps are poised to become much more popular. Do they live up to the hype?Tamara Birch -
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 -
Tesla Powerwall: UK costs, benefits and grants If you are looking to supercharge the savings from your solar panels, why not consider adding a Tesla Powerwall or two.Christopher McFadden -
Solar panel subsidies and government grants in Ireland Find out about the grants you can get to install solar panels for your home through the Sustainability Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).Christopher McFadden -
Octopus and BYD partner to offer electric vehicle home batteries BYD and Octopus Energy have announced a new partnership to enable customers to use EVs as portable home storage batteries.Christopher McFadden