Expert Details
Energy and Sustainability Engineering
ID: 729331
United Kingdom
He is trained through the Energy Institute in the fundermentals of energy management,and qualified through CIBSE as a Low Carborn Consultant. His experience in energy management and Building Services Enginering is over 17 years. More recent experience spanning over 5 years has been in commercial and domestic building design for low carbon performance and compliance to part L of the building regulation. Useful qualifications gained in this area include certification for CODE for sustainable homes, CIBSE Low Carbon Consualtant, and SBEM Assessor and Sap Assessor. His experience in this sector includes renewable energy studies, development of energy strategies for new and refurbished buildings, and preliminary design of building services for NHS and Educational facilities for low carbon performance.
Visiting schools and advising on approaches to implement energy and environmental themes within the school curricular activities.
Working with Senior Officer to deliver sustainability objectives through service deliveries.Working with contractors and architects to deliver building regulation certification and planning approval with respect to energy and carbon reduction targets.
Delivering code level and Eco-Home Assessments.
Working with building contractors and code assessors to coordinate activities and provide guidance on best approach to achiving target code for sustainable homes level and Eco-Home Certification.Working with comunity groups and project coordinators to deliver sustainability themes with building and construction projects.
Delivering renewable and energy strategies on capital projects such as education and NHS facilities.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2005 | Degree: MSc | Subject: Climate Change And Sustainable Development | Institution: De Montfort University Leicester |
| Year: 1989 | Degree: Graduate Diploma | Subject: Computer Aided Engineering And Automation Technology | Institution: Leicester Polytechnic (Now De Montfort University Leicester) |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2008 to 2010 | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Energy and Sustainability Consultant | Department: Undisclosed |
Responsibilities:Concept development, building service design strategy for low carbon perfomance; sustainability assessment; renewable energy study and reporting; building energy requirement modelling and asssessment for part L of the building regulation, planning and client specific perfomance requirement compliance. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2007 to 2008 | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Senior Energy Assessor | Department: Undisclosed |
Responsibilities:Building energy performance assessment and certification.Sustainability assessments and certification code for sustainable homes. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2001 to 2007 | Employer: Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council | Title: Energy Conservation Officer | Department: Environmental Services |
Responsibilities:Coordinate activities wthin the local authority area to reduce green house gas emissions arising from energy use in buildings. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1990 to 2001 | Employer: North Warwikshire Borough Council | Title: Energy Services Assistant | Department: Technical Services Department |
Responsibilities:Building energy management, building service maintenance, energy auditing mornitoring and targeting, redesign of building services for improved performance and efficiency. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2001 to 2007 | Agency: Undisclosed | Role: Home Energy Conservation Officer | Description: 1) Report to the Home Secretary On actions taken within the local authority area to improve energy efficiency of domestic buildings and the percentage reduction in carbon dioxide emissions achieved. 2) Represent the Authority At regional and national events to promote and monitor actions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas arising from energy usage in buildings. 3) Report to Home Secretary on actions taken to reduce fuel poverty amongst residents within the local authority area and coordinate activities within the authority area to reduce fuel poverty. |
| Years: 1996 to 2001 | Agency: Undisclosed | Role: Home Energy Conservation Officer | Description: Report to the Home Secretary on actions taken within the Local Authority area to improve energy efficiency of domestic buildings and the percentage reduction in carbon dioxide emissions achieved. 2) Represent the authority at regional and national events to promote and monitor actions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas arising from energy usage in buildings. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Affiliate Member, Energy Institute; Affiliate Member; CIBSE. |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Code For Sustainable Homes Assessor; SAP Assessor; Low Carbon Consualtant; SBEM Assessor Level 4. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Home Energy Conservation Officer Of the Year 2005, East Midland Region. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Code for Sustainable Homes Assessor; SBEM and EPC Assessor Level 4; Energy Management; Building Services Engineering (Mechanical systems); Sap Assessment. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Energy Management in Buildings; Renewable Energy For Home Owners; Energy Conservation in Education; Sustainable Energy Technologies for the Built Environment. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Engineering Systems Development and Design; Resource use Auditing, Mornitoring and Targeting; Energy and Resource use Accounting; Project Management; Use of Softwares for CFD, Lighting and Ventilation system design and performance analysis. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| English |
Fields of Expertise
building energy management, energy conversion, energy efficiency, energy efficiency analysis, energy efficient building design, energy engineering, energy system, energy-efficiency analysis system, energy-efficient building, energy-efficient design, sustainability, alternative fuel, Assisted Model Building with Energy Refinement software, conservation of energy, energy consumption, alternative energy, energy auditing, energy conservation, energy efficiency evaluation, measurement & verification, energy management, energy-efficient energy management system, energy-efficient heating ventilating and air conditioning control, energy-efficient heating, ventilating and air-conditioning system, energy-efficient lighting system, energy-efficient mechanical system, lighting energy audit, sustainable design, low carbon building, energy technology, energy consumption, energy requirement, lighting design, building technology, solar technology, energy-efficient electric-load management, energy-efficient engine cogeneration, energy-efficient electrical system, energy-efficient chiller, energy-efficient building material, energy-efficient building insulation material, design for environment, energy-efficient boiler, energy-efficient biomass gasification, energy-efficient air conditioner, energy-efficient closed-cycle heat pump, energy-efficient lighting device, energy-efficient biomass engine generator, energy-efficient burner, energy-efficient biomass boiler, energy-efficient energy recovery system, energy-efficient demand controller, wind energy, thermal converter, solar energy, photovoltaic cell, energy engineering, alternative fuel