“Rural Solutions is expanding rapidly with five offices nationwide. The breadth of projects that the business is managing provides new and exciting opportunities, and I can bring added value to client’s projects with my specialist experience of the renewable energy sector.

I have worked on a range of schemes from feasibility through to planning including; small and large wind turbine projects, ground mounted Solar PV systems, biomass projects and studies for various forms of renewable energy technologies to help clients establish the best fit for their site.

I am keen to ensure that clients, when considering a development project, look at the lifecycle costs and factor in sustainable solutions where these are appropriate. This helps clients to achieve not only low carbon building projects but also provides an opportunity for them to take advantage of the government grants available such as the ‘Feed in Tariff’ and the ‘Renewable Heat Incentive’ which can represent a healthy return on investment.”    

Welcoming Mrs Halton to the business, managing director of Rural Solutions William Fry said: “I am thrilled that Joanne has joined the expanding planning team and her experience of delivering Renewable projects compliments our approach. At Rural Solutions we help clients to develop their land or property and it is essential that we deliver long term ‘sustainable’ solutions to maximise the potential value to the client.” In her spare time Joanne enjoys horse riding, spending time with her son and general outdoor pursuits.

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