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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.

How to choose the best shutters or blinds for your home If you are looking for an alternative to curtains to dress your windows, then read our guide on how to choose the best shutter or blinds.

Christopher McFadden 4 February 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 27 January 2025
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 27 January 2025
Government grants for double-glazed doors and windows There are double glazing government grants available to hundreds of thousands of homes in the UK right now. Find out if you qualify here.

Christopher McFadden 22 January 2025
The Winter Fuel Payment: How to stay warm in winter Keeping warm in the winter can be an expensive affair, thankfully there are some sources of cash you can assess to help out.

Christopher McFadden 16 January 2025
Double-glazing cost calculator Use our free double glazing cost calculator to get an instant estimate of how much it'd cost to upgrade your windows.

Josh Jackman 16 January 2025
How much does secondary glazing cost in the UK? If you can't get double glazing, secondary glazing is an excellent, cheaper alternative. Read on to find out the costs and benefits.

Tatiana Lebreton 15 January 2025
The complete guide to double-glazed bay windows A double glazed bay window could increase your home's value, add light, and improve airflow. Here are the costs, designs, and frame options.

Josh Jackman 15 January 2025
The National Grid unveils £35bn upgrade plan The National Grid has announced an ambitious plan to massively overhaul the UK's electric grid with £35B in investments.

Christopher McFadden 14 January 2025