DeltaQ is about making a positive difference, to our clients, our society, and the environment. We are a group of engineers, project managers, analysts, scientists and strategic thinkers with a track record of helping building owners manage their energy use. Our goal is to provide active leadership in the evolving energy efficiency industry.
Caoimhin Ardren
Managing Director – Caoimhin is a recognised national expert with over 25 years’ experience in the project management and planning of energy efficient and sustainable precincts. Caoimhin was the primary author and developer of the Energy Efficiency Council accreditation scheme for project management of energy efficiency retrofits. He continues as a lead assessor under the accreditation scheme. Caoimhin has numerous publications in the field of project management of energy efficient building developments and retrofits, presented both nationally and internationally.
Dr Paul Bannister
Director of Innovation – Paul has more than 25 years’ experience in the energy efficiency sector and is an international authority on energy efficiency in the built environment. Paul is well-known for his role as the primary technical author of the NABERS Energy and Water ratings (including the New Zealand and UK adaptations) and the National Construction Code Section J 2019 and proposed 2025 revision. Paul has over 100 publications in the field of energy use and the built environment.
Paul was previously appointed to the ACT Climate Change Council and is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia.
Grace Foo
Director of Operations and Global Initiatives – Grace is responsible for DeltaQ services delivered internationally across the UK, Australia and New Zealand. She has managed and delivered successful energy efficiency projects for the past decade, with the capability to convert technical recommendations into cost-effective and commissionable projects where investment performance can be measured and proven. Grace is also experienced in delivering research and policy work commissioned by Government agencies – federal, state and local levels – as well as peak bodies regarding built environment decarbonisation, energy efficiency and resilience. She is acquainted with Department of Defence governance structures, having spent some time within a procurement assurance role negotiating contracts for innovative technologies to enhance Defence capability.
Grace is G.AICD, Climate Active Registered Consultant, NABERS Auditor and Supervisor, WELL Accredited Professional, and Independent Design Review panel member in Australia and the UK.