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Author: Patrick Waterfield

  • December 6, 2024
    In this opinion piece, energy consultant Patrick Waterfield asks: are batteries worth it for photovoltaic (PV) panels, and what is…
  • January 24, 2023
    If you're thinking of installing an air to water heat pump, find out what your options are what to look…
  • August 19, 2022
    These days, we have become increasingly reliant on mechanised systems to help bring comfort into our homes, but how much…
  • August 19, 2022
    The pandemic has focused self-builders’ minds on the already popular topic of going off grid, meaning no electricity, gas, water…
  • June 30, 2022
    The new building regulations came into force on June 30, 2022. Patrick Waterfield shares what you need to know.
  • May 17, 2022
    The NI Assembly’s Path to Net Zero Carbon is paving the way for a new set of building regulations that…
  • September 13, 2021
    An energy efficient home is built to be well insulated, airtight and ideally, environmentally friendly. Here's what you need to…
  • March 23, 2021
    An overview of how they work plus why changes to the energy requirements of the NI building regulations could still…
  • April 18, 2020
    Advances in electric vehicle (EV) technology and battery storage are encouraging but we’re a good deal away from a widescale…
  • March 13, 2020