Project Requirements
A family-owned commercial property company operating across the South West of England required a comprehensive energy management solution to reduce its carbon footprint and utility costs across its property portfolio. The client’s goal was to pass energy savings on to its tenants, enhancing the value and sustainability of its properties.
Their business philosophy focuses on delivering “property as a service,” supporting the success of tenant organisations while prioritising environmental responsibility. To achieve measurable improvements, the client sought a modern, automated metering system capable of delivering reliable, real-time utility data.
Challenge
The company faced the challenge of identifying inefficiencies across a diverse portfolio, including office buildings with varying utility demands (electricity, gas, water, and oil-fired heating). Their legacy systems lacked the functionality and insight required to effectively monitor usage or implement targeted efficiency strategies.
They needed a scalable, centralised solution to:
- Continuously monitor multiple utility types across sites
- Reduce carbon emissions and utility costs
- Support long-term sustainability and water-saving initiatives
- Provide actionable data to support energy efficiency upgrades
Our Solution
Elcomponent was selected to deliver a full energy management sub-metering system, tailored to the client’s mixed-use portfolio.
The project scope included:
- Site assessments for three main properties
- Deployment of advanced sub-metering equipment for electricity, gas, oil heating, and water
- Integration with a remote monitoring system providing centralised data access from the client’s offices
The implemented system offers real-time insights, enabling the client to pinpoint inefficiencies and track improvements over time.
Implementation Process
Elcomponent delivered a complete turnkey solution, including:
- Design and configuration of metering infrastructure
- Installation of multi-utility metering equipment across three locations
- Centralised system commissioning and data integration
The system was deployed with minimal disruption to tenants and site operations. It enables long-term energy tracking, providing transparency across all monitored buildings.
Business Impact
The impact of the system was immediate and measurable:
- 50% Reduction in Carbon Emissions: Over five years, the client successfully halved carbon emissions across monitored properties.
- £50,000 Annual Energy Savings: Achieved through targeted efficiency improvements and continuous performance monitoring.
- 54% Water Usage Reduction: One office complex saw a dramatic decrease in water consumption, resulting in £2,500 savings per year.
- Tenant Benefits: Energy savings were passed directly to tenants, enhancing satisfaction and the company’s reputation as a sustainability-focused landlord.
The commercial property company now benefits from a robust, automated metering system that underpins its sustainability strategy. The project demonstrates how accurate data and proactive management can drive significant financial and environmental results across a diverse commercial portfolio.