SUMMARY
The project has aimed to demonstrate and promote the extensive take-up of intelligent metering across Europe.
In order to maximise the energy savings available from the implementation of efficient technologies and products, there needs to be an accompanying change to responsible energy behaviour by building users. By changing building occupant behaviour, energy use can be rationalised.
In the Intelligent Metering project, half hourly data on energy and water consumption has been collected in order to identify activities that can change the behaviour of building owners and tenants resulting in savings. Work to date has demonstrated savings of up to 30% with little or no investment.
The project has included a pilot action to demonstrate the energy savings available at minimum cost through the use of intelligent metering and building occupant training. Local authority buildings, including offices, leisure centres, community centres and schools, have been monitored to establish energy and water consumption. This data has been analysed to identify actions and associated savings. Training has then been provided to the building users. Best practice methodologies and approaches for replication of the concept have been developed for dissemination.