We are energy systems engineers and strategists.

We focus on helping schools reduce energy costs and increase energy security, without jeopardising their eventual route to net zero: in other words, safely navigating the Energy Trilemma. Think of us as energy partners – with our clients for the long-term. We consult, advise, develop the strategy, scope the work, develop the plans and designs, conduct risk reduction and due diligence on behalf of clients, source contractors, and manage the projects arising from those plans and designs. We then stay in touch to advise on system usage and optimisation, as required. We can also provide third-party financing for project implementation, if required.

Changing times. Change in focus.

Those who know us of old will recall we used to focus mainly on net-zero, and we developed a strong reputation for it. Times have changed. The challenges facing the Independent Sector demand that we focus on saving schools money and increasing their resilience against future energy shocks, rather than on net-zero. But we also know we can’t turn our backs on net-zero completely so we still keep that ultimate goal in mind when devising plans and options for schools to save money or increase their energy security. With skill, engineering foresight and attention to detail it is possible to devise plans that achieve that.

Managing the Energy Trilemma

Organisations today face a growing challenge: balancing the cost of energy, the reliability of supply, and the need to transition to low-carbon systems. Decisions made to solve one problem can often create risks elsewhere. Our mission is to help organisations navigate this energy trilemma by providing the strategic insight and engineering expertise needed to make confident, future-ready decisions about their energy systems.

Our Team

We are a team of professional engineers, project managers, and strategists with previous experience up to very senior levels in a range of public and private sector careers, operating at all corporate levels from central government and large listed companies to small start-ups. The lifeblood of the team is a strong focus on how to see the wood for the trees, and how to go the extra mile to ensure success. We are obsessed with both the detail and the wider picture: it’s an unusual combination. 

Steve Faucherand

Steve Faucherand

Nigel Aylwin-Foster

Nigel Aylwin-Foster

Gareth Jefferies

Gareth Jefferies

Ian-Hurst

Ian Hurst

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Cath Thompson

Clare Slightam

Clare Slightam

Dr Amanda Hopper

Dr Amanda Hopper

Belinda-1

Belinda Lyster-Binns

Medi

Medi Rampal

Dr Melanie Lawrence

Dr Melanie Lawrence

Matt Botha

Matt Botha

Graham Young

Graham Young

Andrew-Mylroi-Lamont

Andrew Mylroi Lamont

Alex Morgan

Alex Morgan

Kirstie-Heneghan

Kirstie Heneghan

Toby Nichols

Toby Nichols