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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.
- Surge in global solar capacity exceeds industry expectations The latest statistics for global installed solar capacity is in, and it makes for very interesting reading.Christopher McFadden
- Octopus Energy aiming for 100,000 ‘zero bill’ homes Octopus Energy have announced some new initiatives to help customers slash their energy bills; even eliminate them.Christopher McFadden
- How much does external wall insulation cost in the UK? External wall insulation costs is one of the best ways to slash the costs of heating your home. See how much external insulation costs.Christopher McFadden
- National grid upheaval needed to hit net zero by 2050 The UK government has commited the nation to net zero by 2050, but the national grid is far from ready, experts warn.Christopher McFadden
- What is a solar tracker? Solar tracker systems are special devices that keep solar panels facing the Sun throughout the day to maximise power production.Christopher McFadden
- 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
- Fourteen ways to save energy at home Trying to reduce your home's energy consumption? Then check out our top tips on how to cut back on bills and shrink your carbon footprint.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
- What are bifacial solar panels? Bifacial solar panels are relatively uncommon in the UK, but they offer significant benefits over conventional PV panels.Christopher McFadden