Richard Macphail
Principal Consultant, National Energy Services
Richard was a founder director of Optima Energy and in 1989 he became a founder member of the trainers for the City & Guilds 6176 Energy awareness course. Since then he has trained over 3,000 people in all aspects of domestic energy efficiency and advice. He has also undertaken numerous energy advice projects for clients in Local Authorities and Housing Associations. In addition, he is a trainer for the National Energy Rating Scheme (NHER). In April 2003 Optima merged with National Energy Services (NES). Within NES Richard is now principal consultant with responsibility for all aspects of energy training including the RdSAP which forms the key energy component of the Home Information Pack and provides EPCs for the rented sector.
