Tom Ascough

Tom Ascough, an accomplished mechanical and electrical engineering consultant, has founded Symphony Energy, a company focused on reducing energy costs for commercial and industrial buildings. He graduated from Brunel University with an MSc in Building Services Engineering and received a BE in Mechanical Engineering from University College Dublin. During his career, he worked for Arup as an Associate and Schlumberger as an Offshore Engineer before becoming a Director at Ascough Consulting Engineers, where he specialized in helping building owners and managers reduce energy consumption and save on maintenance costs through the implementation of energy-efficient solutions. Symphony Energy, which was a finalist for the National SEAI 2014 Energy Innovation Award, provides a holistic approach to energy efficiency, offering low-cost composite solutions that can deliver deep energy savings in a relatively short amount of time. Their projects typically guarantee 50% HVAC electricity savings and gas savings within three years while achieving up to 80% savings with additional investment. Symphony Energy offers client financing based on energy savings estimates or guaranteed savings, as well as fully financed solutions with no risk to the client's capital. Tom Ascough's impressive background and industry knowledge make him a highly sought-after energy consultant, both in Ireland and the UK.