An energy savings initiative at the University of Bradford was so successful it prompted emergency calls from the energy supplier who thought the meters had broken!
The scheme at the University’s School of Health Studies reduced energy bills by a third over the 16-month project.
The project aimed to change behaviour of staff and students, and it’s been so successful it’s now being rolled out across the university.
Utilitywise’s Edd:e circuit level energy monitoring system was a vital part of the project. Using the initiative’s circuit level monitoring system, it as possible to identify energy use and measure the savings achieved by changes in behaviour.
Edd:e was able to identify high energy users such as the catering department and identify were savings could be made.
Adam Thompson, chief operating officer at Utilitywise said: “The university has shown what can be achieved by monitoring your energy and getting people to change their behavior. Many think there is nothing they can do to reduce their energy consumption, but with some expert help and a bit of determination look what can be achieved.
“The Bradford University is a great example of how much organisations can achieve through incremental behavioural changes.
“Many energy saving efforts fail because people don’t to see their impact, by using Edd:e and working closely with Utilitywise’s advisors to identify opportunities, the university has been able to make major savings.”
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