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most recent division , Renewable Energies established in 2012 . “ Renewable energies were a natural extension of the skillsets we have already , particularly in the food and beverage area .” And , he adds , food manufacturers are large consumers of energy so understand the need to cut costs and the opportunities presented by on-site power generation .
As he grows the division , Bolton is encountering different reactions to renewable energy . There ’ s still an ‘ old school ’ mentality , reluctant to change and unable to see the relevance of new technology to their business . There are also a lot of what he calls ‘ tyre kickers ’ who commission studies and costings , look at the business case but for one reason or another don ’ t proceed . Luckily he is also finding many renewable energy champions who are primed with enthusiasm , push the project through and make it clear they want to include renewable solutions in their
Mark Varnam NSW Construction Manager
James Bolton Renewable Energies Manager
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