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Andrew Northcott, Knowledge Manager at Energy Saving Trust

Andrew Northcott

Knowledge Manager

I’ve been with Energy Saving Trust since 2024. As knowledge manager, I research new energy saving topics and write advice and guidance for our website and clients.

I’ve 14 years’ experience in the energy saving industry. Before joining Energy Saving Trust I set up a home energy advice service for a small charity that helped residents with energy advice topics. These included:

  • reducing bills
  • heating systems
  • energy tariffs
  • grant schemes for energy measures
  • dealing with damp and condensation
  • getting better ventilation

I’m a qualified energy assessor and trained in thermal imaging, and I’ve provided energy assessments for home owners and businesses by using thermal cameras to see heat loss in buildings.

I have a big interest in building physics as well as technologies that can help drive down a building’s carbon emissions. I’m also interested in how these tehchnologies can reduce fuel poverty and help people maintain a safe temperature in homes that are free from damp.

Outside of work I enjoy mountain walking and paddle boarding.

Areas of expertise

  • Ventilation and indoor air quality
  • Energy efficient home improvements
  • Energy assessments of buildings

Articles by Andrew Northcott

How to save energy outdoors this summer (according to our experts)

19 June 2026

Whether you’re having a summer BBQ, jumping in the hot tub or tending your garden, here’s how you can save energy this…

How to spot an energy scam

19 June 2026

We’ve put together this guide to help you spot energy scams and know what to do you when you do.

How to save water at home

19 June 2026

Saving water at home cuts water and energy bills and can also reduce carbon emissions and environmental impact.

Internal and external wall insulation for solid walls

18 June 2026

Insulating your walls helps maintain an even temperature in your home.

Energy storage options explained

22 May 2026

Energy storage systems allow you to capture heat or electricity to use later, saving you money on your bills and reducing carbon…

Solar roof tiles

20 May 2026

Solar roof tiles are solar PV systems that are made to look like normal roof tiles. They offer better aesthetics than traditional…