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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.

Labour’s Cut To Home Insulation Budget Faces Wide Criticism The Labour Party received widespread criticism from institutions and the public after it more than halved its planned budget for home insulation.

Tatiana Lebreton 10 March 2025
A complete guide to UK government grants for ‘free’ insulation Looking for an insulation grant? We’re here to help. Simply check out all the options here, and see if you're eligible, as well as how to apply.

Beth Howell 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
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
Heat pumps costs in Ireland 2025 Heat pumps can offer huge benefits to Irish households. Check out our guide to the costs involved for different heat pump types

Christopher McFadden 21 February 2025
Double-glazing finance – what to do if you don’t qualify for a grant Double-glazing can make your home more energy efficient, but it can be expensive. Learn about double-glazing finance here and how you can spread costs.

Tom Gill 14 February 2025