Patrick is Head of Domestic RHI scheme design in DECC. He joined the team in early 2012 and is responsible for developing the policy, the public consultation leading to the policy Announcement on the Domestic RHI in Summer 2013. He also has responsibility for developing a marketing plan and engaging stakeholders for the whole RHI.

Prior to this appointment he was responsibility for aspects of community energy. He set up the LEAF project that enabled over 200 communities to set up local energy schemes in 2012. He also created Community Energy Online and ran engagement events for Plan LoCaL both of which aim to provide a framework for local renewable energy schemes to be owned by and benefit to the local communities.

Before joining DECC, Patrick worked for Transport for London and the London Borough of Croydon as well as time working as a journalist and a sustainability consultant.