Introduction
The Client is a leading property management company with multiple sites across the UK and worldwide. They offer managed services to commercial, rural, and residential properties. To improve their operational efficiency and tenant billing accuracy, the company decided to implement a comprehensive energy monitoring system in ten multi-storey, multi-tenanted buildings in the heart of London.
Challenges
The Client faced several significant challenges:
Complex Utility Distribution: Managing the distribution of electricity, gas, water, and heat in a complex, multi-storey building environment.
Reliable Data Collection: Ensuring the collection of reliable and accurate data, compliant with the Measuring Instruments Directive (MID) for tenant billing and energy management.
Oversight and Management: Providing robust data collection for effective energy distribution oversight.
Solution
To address these challenges, Elcomponent was selected to provide the data collection system, along with installation and commissioning services. The solution involved the use of both existing and new meters integrated via the client’s LAN, delivering real-time data to multiple recipients, including:
- Tenant billing consultants
- Energy optimisation consultants
- Building managers
- Maintenance teams
Key components of the solution included:
- 600+ Meters: Installation and integration of more than 600 electricity, water, gas, and heat meters.
- Existing & New Meters: Comprehensive installation and commissioning of meters.
- Real-time Data: Provision of real-time data to an unlimited number of users, ensuring up-to-date information.
- Shared Data: Data shared with multiple third-party users for diverse applications.
Implementation Process
The implementation of the Energy Monitoring System followed a structured process:
- Assessment and Planning: Initial assessment to determine the metering requirements and planning the installation process.
- Installation and Commissioning: Installing new meters and integrating existing ones, ensuring all meters were connected to the client’s LAN for real-time data collection.
- Training and Integration: Training personnel to use the system and integrating it with existing property management systems.
- Real-time Monitoring: Enabling real-time monitoring and data access for all stakeholders.
Business Impact
The implementation of the Energy Monitoring System brought significant benefits to the Client:
- Automated Data Collection: Reduced the need for manual meter readings, saving time and reducing errors.
- Improved Tenant Billing: Automated and granular data feeds improved the accuracy of tenant billing and apportionment.
- Energy Savings: Enabled the identification of energy wastage and opportunities for savings through detailed data analysis.
- Cost Reduction: Lowered operational costs associated with manual data collection and billing errors.