Nick Jones
ConsultantNick is a consultant in the Energy team.
Prior to specialising in renewable energy, Nick dealt with all aspects of commercial property work including property development, acquisitions, disposals, commercial leasing, security and investment work. Clients find Nick 'well informed and well placed who can be relied on to offer solutions'.
Nick is a member of the Scottish Renewables onshore wind group and the Scottish Property Federation Building Standards and sustainability working group.
Nick is ranked as a Leader in the Field for Energy & Natural Resources in the 2024 edition of Chambers UK Guide to the Legal Profession.
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Climate change and transport in Scotland
As world leaders and negotiators gather in Glasgow for COP26 to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, it is even more pertinent that we scrutinise transport and infrastructure in Scotland to support electric vehicles.
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Heating our homes and buildings: Are heat networks the answer?
Heating our homes and buildings currently accounts for 30% of Scotland’s total energy consumption, which is why decarbonising heat is essential in tackling climate change and ensuring Scotland reaches its aim of becoming a net-zero country by 2045.
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Energy efficiency in the home
According to recent data, nearly two thirds of homes in the UK fail to meet long-term targets to be energy efficient. The UK recently passed legislation which requires that the country has net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and, unless we prioritise having energy efficient materials in our buildings, this target will not be met.