Paul Hutchens

Born in South Wales, I have lived in the Midlands for twenty eight years and in Worcestershire for the last fifteen years; apart from a brief two year sojourn in South Africa.

Following many years in IT marketing and sales I set up Eco2Solar in 2006, specialising in the installation of solar energy for homes and businesses. We take on all sizes of projects; from an individual home up to large health centres and care homes. Please visit www.eco2solar.co.uk if you would like to know more.

I am passionate about the environment but I'm also a married father of three and my pleasures include great food and beer, walking in the Worcestershire hills and travelling (when I get the chance).

Born in South Wales, I have lived in the Midlands for twenty eight years and in Worcestershire for the last fifteen years; apart from a brief two year sojourn in South Africa.

Following many years in IT marketing and sales I set up Eco2Solar in 2006, specialising in the installation of solar energy for homes and businesses. We take on all sizes of projects; from an individual home up to large health centres and care homes. Please visit www.eco2solar.co.uk if you would like to know more.

I am passionate about the environment but I'm also a married father of three and my pleasures include great food and beer, walking in the Worcestershire hills and travelling (when I get the chance).

Latest articles from Paul Hutchens

Will we see more solar panels on large rooftops?

I am sure that you cannot fail to have noticed the increased prevalence of solar panels appearing on UK homes in the last few years. Maybe you have noticed acres of solar panels reflecting the sun in fields - mostly in south-west England?

The Sun Has Not Set on Solar Power

With changes to the solar incentives and such negative media portrayals you would not be alone if your thoughts that solar energy is not worth the investment. My response may shed some light on these solar myths, to prove that you’d be hard pushed to find a more reliable return on investment elsewhere...

What is LED Lighting?

LED or low energy lighting provides a more efficient method of producing light than traditional bulbs and can save you money.

A Guide To Putting In Place An Office Carbon Reduction Plan

The offices of public and private entities are leading contributors to the creation of greenhouse gas emissions. As energy costs rise and regulatory policies are enacted to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, momentum is building to implement pro-active carbon reduction plans.

How important is energy efficiency for business?

Recent reports have shown that companies see rising energy costs as a key concern. A survey carried out by Green Monday, quoted on the Nat West website, in association with the Aldersgate Group, sought the opinions of energy experts at many of the UK’s biggest companies. Some 62 per cent said they felt UK energy costs would exceed those of similar economies elsewhere in the world, while just 5 per cent said they thought they would be lower. “The corporate survey demonstrates that it is the price of fossil fuels, not green policies that will have the biggest impact on rising bills,” he said. “These findings are consistent with Government analysis which finds that recent energy bill increases are primarily due to increased wholesale gas costs.” He added that the cheapest way to address the problem would be to reduce demand, with more focus put on creating incentives to persuade businesses to use less energy rather than investing in expensive new supply.