About

In addition I have a media presence as director of ""The ARC"" (Adaption and Resilience Committee) at SHU listed as a “Sustainability Expert and Lead Trainer in the SHU International (15 European and African Universities) delivering the Carbon Literacy Project SHU (https://www4.shu.ac.uk/mediacentre/john-grant)., regularly interviewed (as an expert) on numerous Radio stations; BBC Sheffield,  BBC NW and BBC Chelmsford and TV appearances; BBC Look North, ITV Calendar and GB News.
My specialist research areas are;
• Renewable energy and water scoping studies,
• Water & Energy Consumption in buildings (i.e. Passivehaus, Energiesprong, EPC's & SBEM)
• Resilience to Abrupt Climate Change with Eco-Housing & Domestic Food Production
• The Adaption & Design of Autonomous Domestic Dwellings for a Changing Environment.
• Non-technical limitations to renewable energy (RE) development, 
• Energy surveys and analysis of buildings.
Research Work
• Aquaponics: Low Carbon food production in autonomous domestic dwellings 2016-present
• The Adaption & Design of Domestic Dwellings for a Changing Environment 2009-present
• Resilient Sheffield: A Strategy for Facing Climate Change 2010-2012 
• ""SUCCESS"" The Development of a sustainable energy strategy for China 2003 - 2005
• Conisbrough and Denaby Renewable Energy (CADRE) Project 2000-2002
• Energy Use in the United Kingdom Non-Domestic Building Stock 1996-1997
• Urban Planning Maximising the Use of Renewable Energies 1995-1996
• Renewable Energy in Municipalities - Zero Carbon Sheffield 1993-1995
Other Experience
Committee Member of South Yorkshire Climate Alliance – SCA (2019-Present)
This organisation works as a ""hub"" organisation allowing a structured approach to the challenges facing Sheffield in light of climate and offers a reasonable strategy for responding in an effective manner.
Housing Quality Network - HQN (2019-Present)
Write articles on the implications of Climate Change on Social Housing and resilience strategies as well as presenting at their yearly conference.  In addition, I recently (17/06/20) chaired an On-line full day conference titled; ""Saving tomorrow today: Social landlords and climate change.""
Environment News Desk: Doncaster Free Press - JPI Media, London (2019-Present)
I regularly offer advice and research on environmental issues with the ""Environmental Story lead reporter"" at DFP - Laura Andrew.

Committee Member of Sheffield Green City Partnership Board (2018-2023)
This Sheffield City Council supported organisation is the body responsible for setting the pathway to the Zero Carbon Plan for Sheffield to be achieved by 2030.
""The ARC"" (2020) - Sheffield Hallam University - PR and Press Office (2015-Present)
Director of ""The ARC"" (Adaptive & Resilience Committee), medial facing scientist and professionals based at SHU we regularly work with SHU press office on; local, national and global news organisations seeking advice and comments from experts on environmental issues assisted by Nicky Swire (Senior News and PR Officer).
Director - Solar Active-Energy Education Project (2002-Present)
This charity uses education to promote the financial and social opportunities of renewable energy and energy conservation.  (www.pluggingintothesun.org)
Radio Sheffield: Regular Appearance Commenting on Environmental Issues (2000-Present) 
This very popular regular ""slot"" (every 6-8 weeks) allowed me to put an ""environmental"" slant on the analysis of the weekend papers.

Specialist areas of interest

The Adaption and Design of Domestic Dwellings for a Changing Environment

Energy Consumption within buildings (ie Passivehaus, Earthships, EPC's and SBEM)

Non-technical limitations to renewable energy (RE) development

Renewable energy scoping studies

Energy surveys and analysis of buildings

Teaching

Sheffield Business School

College of Business, Technology and Engineering

Subject Area

Sustainability, Climate change, Low carbon construction, building integrated renewable energy and urban food production

Courses Taught

Real Estate
Building Surveying
Construction Project Management 
Quantity Surveying
Geography
Environmental Science

Modules Taught

Advanced Planning & Climate Action Retrofit Project (77-608936)
Advanced Quantity Surveying & Climate Action Retrofit Project (77-608956)
Applied Professional Skills (44-507147-Bf-20245)
Carbon And Energy Management (77-700530-Af-20245)
Development Management & Climate Action Retrofit Project ( 77-608962)
Environmental Architecture Design Project 2: Dwelling And Climate (77-409122)
Environmental Waste, Management And Resources (77-600356)
Economics And The Built Environment (77-701282-Af-20245)
Fundamentals Of Buildings & Inspection (77-408967-Af-20245)
Fundamentals Of Buildings & Materials (77-408946-Af-20245)
Heritage Conservation & Climate Action Retrofit Project (77-608961)
(Da) Planning, Regulation And Housing Policy (77-508766-Af-20245)
(Da) Sustainable Building Construction Studies (77-507686-Af-20245)
(Da) Sustainable Residential Construction Studies (77-507721-Df-20245)
(Da) Sustainable Regeneration Practice (77-607491-Af-20245)
(Da) Sustainable Building Construction Studies (77-507686)
Resilient Built Environments (77-508942-Af-20245)
Research Methods (77-608938-Af-20245)
Sustainability, Law And Economics (77-408945-Af-20245)
Sustainable Regeneration Practice (77-605172)
Understanding Building Technology For Built Environment Apprentices (77-407493-Af-20245)

Research

Resilient Sheffield: A Strategy for Facing Climate Change: 2010-present
The Adaption and Design of Domestic Dwellings for a Changing Environment: 2009-present
"SUCCESS" The Development of a sustainable energy strategy for China: 2003-2005
Conisbrough and Denaby Renewable Energy (CADRE) Project: 2000-2002
Case Study Report 1 - Gazelle Wind Turbines: 1998-2000
Towards an Integration of Environmental and Ecology-Oriented Technology Policy: Stimulus and Response in Environment Related Innovation Networks” (ENVINNO)
Energy Use in the United Kingdom Non-Domestic Building Stock: 1996-1997
Urban Planning Maximising the Use of Renewable Energies: 1995-1996
Renewable Energy Scoping Study for Boughton Village: 1995
Renewable Energy in Municipalities: 1993-1995

Publications

Media

John teaches sustainable planning, environmental impact assessment and wider environmental issues. He is also working on his PhD which is studying the sustainable responses to the projected effects of climate change on the UK housing stock and hopes to outline the challenges UK residents are going to face (especially those on low incomes) and will seek methods of both mitigating and adapting to these challenges.