Smart Thermostat for Social Housing
Lead Participant:
SWITCHEE LIMITED
Abstract
Switchee have built a proof of concept prototype smart thermostat for larger landlords which will be the first of
its kind, as it will monitor occupant usage patterns and adjust heating provision accordingly. We have tested
the prototype in a cohort of social housing and received a very positive response. We have 9 further UK
housing associations signed up for concept trials. The value proposition is that by monitoring and learning
occupancy habits and trends, Switchee can optimise heating controls and reduce both energy bills and the
carbon foorprint of social homes by up to 20%. The data Switchee uses to understand occupancy patterns can
give landlord maintenance and customer support teams valuable management information.
This InnovateUK project seeks to take Switchee from a prototype device that has already demonstrated proof
of concept and take it through the development stage. We will work with potential end users to gain
commercial feedback and evidence of utility, to enable a focussed project launch after project completion
its kind, as it will monitor occupant usage patterns and adjust heating provision accordingly. We have tested
the prototype in a cohort of social housing and received a very positive response. We have 9 further UK
housing associations signed up for concept trials. The value proposition is that by monitoring and learning
occupancy habits and trends, Switchee can optimise heating controls and reduce both energy bills and the
carbon foorprint of social homes by up to 20%. The data Switchee uses to understand occupancy patterns can
give landlord maintenance and customer support teams valuable management information.
This InnovateUK project seeks to take Switchee from a prototype device that has already demonstrated proof
of concept and take it through the development stage. We will work with potential end users to gain
commercial feedback and evidence of utility, to enable a focussed project launch after project completion
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
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SWITCHEE LIMITED | £317,195 | £ 222,037 |
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Participant |
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OPTIVO | ||
PEABODY TRUST | £35,017 | £ 35,017 |
RICARDO UK LIMITED | ||
INNOVATE UK | ||
VIRIDIAN HOUSING | £35,017 | £ 35,017 |
People |
ORCID iD |
Adam Fudakowski (Project Manager) |