Navigating the energy efficiency challenge with radbot 1

By Secure

Within the UK housing sector, the energy efficiency challenge is more pressing than ever. Housing associations grapple with the dual objectives of providing affordable housing and meeting ambitious sustainability targets. Achieving these targets usually requires significant improvements in energy efficiency across entire housing portfolios. This is further complicated by financial pressures and recent policy changes. The issue of energy efficiency is particularly acute in housing associations, which often manage older properties with suboptimal insulation and heating systems, where retrofitting smart solutions can be both technically challenging and financially burdensome. Upgrading outdated heating systems, insufficient insulation, and inefficient windows is an ongoing challenge. This situation is aggravated by rising energy costs and the pressing need to reduce carbon emissions.

Even things such as changing tenant behaviour to promote energy-conscious practices, such as turning off lights and reducing heating when not needed, can be a persistent challenge for housing associations.

Amidst these challenges, the urgency of combating climate change cannot be overstated. Record-breaking global temperatures and the consequent environmental impacts underscore the need for immediate and effective action.

Solutions

Addressing these challenges requires a comprehensive approach that considers the unique characteristics of each property, and the evolving landscape of energy efficiency policies. There are many solutions available, but finding ones that meet the right criteria, particularly budget restraints, is a difficult task.

At Secure, our radbot 1 has been designed to be a low cost, affordable solution. Radbot 1 is an AI-powered thermostatic radiator valve (TRV) that is designed to automatically adjust room temperatures in unoccupied rooms. It does this by monitoring changes in light and humidity, which is uses to build a pattern of occupancy. It then heats each room when you are there and automatically lowers the temperature when you are not. Radbot 1 offers a simple yet effective way to cut energy usage and costs.

Benefits

• Cost-effective efficiency: With potential energy savings of up to 30%, radbot 1 can reduce heating bills.
• Improved EPC ratings: radbot 1 can contribute to better EPC ratings for properties, aligning with sustainability goals.
• Comfort and wellbeing: By maintaining optimal temperatures, radbot 1 ensures comfort.
• Ease of installation and scalability: Its ease of installation and affordability make it a scalable solution
• Easy to use: No setting schedules, connecting to Wi-Fi, or controlling via an app.

The use of radbot 1 aligns with broader sustainability initiatives. By reducing energy consumption, users contribute to lowering carbon emissions, a vital step to towards achieving net-zero targets.

Radbot 1 was recently used as part of Luton Council’s new low carbon retrofit show home. The following quote is an example of the reception radbot 1 received:

"The radbot 1 has been the highlight of the project. Many of the visitors were really impressed by the technology and it’s something which is easy and low cost that they can implement in their own homes."

Shabir Hussain, Domestic Energy Efficiency Manager, Luton Borough Council

Overall, radbot 1 offers a practical, impactful solution for energy efficiency and sustainability. As winter, continually rising energy costs, and a multitude of other factors continue to cause a significant challenge, the integration of intelligent solutions like radbot 1 become more and more important. To learn more about us at Secure, visit our website at https://www.securemeters.com/uk/