What is Energy Efficiency Monitoring?
Energy Efficiency Monitoring Systems help housing providers track, analyse, and optimise energy use across homes, communal spaces, and estates. By collecting real-time data from smart devices and sensors, these systems offer insights that support both operational efficiency and long-term sustainability planning.
Benefits_
For social landlords, improving energy efficiency isn’t just about cost—it’s about meeting carbon reduction targets and creating healthier, warmer homes. With the right data, you can:
- Identify inefficiencies across your stock
- Target retrofit investment where it matters most
- Demonstrate ESG outcomes and regulatory compliance
- Improve tenant comfort and reduce fuel poverty
Use cases_
Typical applications of energy monitoring in housing include:
- Analysing energy use by property type or location
- Supporting Net Zero and decarbonisation strategies
- Monitoring the impact of retrofits or energy upgrades
- Sharing usage trends with residents to promote behavioural change
Key components_
At BRIKHousing, we enable energy efficiency monitoring through modular, Microsoft-powered tools:
- Azure IoT Hub: Connects and manages smart devices and telemetry.
- Power BI: Visualises usage patterns with real-time dashboards and predictive insights.
- Azure Data Services: Ensures scalable, secure data storage and integration.
