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system-wide perspective, where data can be analysed across multiple organisations, geographies, and property types.
MRI Energy makes this possible with flexible reporting
structures and hierarchical site architecture. Estates and sustainability teams can drill down into the energy performance of individual buildings or zoom out to evaluate an entire Trust or ICS. This adaptability provides a strategic advantage in an environment where regulators, boards, and the public increasingly demand transparency and accountability. Beyond compliance, this broader view unlocks opportunities for cross-system collaboration. For example, procurement teams can use shared energy profiles to negotiate collective contracts or prioritise sustainability- aligned vendors. Multiple sites can collaborate on capital funding bids, improving their chances of securing decarbonisation grants by presenting unified plans. By benchmarking performance across regions, Trusts can share lessons, highlight innovation, and accelerate progress through peer learning. MRI Energy acts as a common platform that connects
these efforts, helping NHS organisations move from local improvements to coordinated, regional-scale impact.
NHS Trusts are increasingly adopting connected, data-led approaches as they work toward Net Zero.
are no longer static assets; they become responsive environments where performance is continuously monitored, maintenance is predictive, and systems operate only when needed. The scale and diversity of the NHS estate makes this shift both necessary and powerful. With many facilities ageing and under pressure to decarbonise, the ability to capture and act on real-time data has never been more valuable. MRI Energy enables healthcare providers to integrate
energy data directly with CAFM systems, establishing a clear link between asset condition and operational performance. This connection supports more informed maintenance strategies and ensures investment is targeted where it will have the greatest impact. IoT sensors extend visibility even further, capturing
Kevin Gilhooly
Kevin Gilhooly is the Interim Healthcare Solutions lead at MRI Software, where he advises NHS organisations on decarbonisation, digital transformation, and estates intelligence. With a background in smart building systems and energy analytics, he specialises in helping healthcare estates teams embed sustainability into day-to-day operations and long-term strategy.
granular data on air flow, lighting levels, humidity, and occupancy in high-priority zones. Combined with an analytics engine, this insight allows for automated building controls, adjusting HVAC settings, reducing lighting, or shutting down idle equipment based on environmental triggers. These dynamic adjustments help optimise both comfort and efficiency without relying solely on manual intervention.
In addition, MRI Energy supports forward-looking planning. The platform’s forecasting capabilities allow organisations to estimate the carbon impact and financial return of planned decarbonisation projects, providing an evidence base for prioritising investment. This isn’t a vision of the future – it’s already being done.
NHS Trusts are increasingly adopting these connected, data-led approaches as they work toward Net Zero and build more resilient, intelligent infrastructure from the ground up.
Elevating estates with a system-wide view As Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) mature, the need for joined-up visibility across estates is becoming more urgent. NHS leaders want to move beyond siloed facility management and toward a
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A call to action With less than a year remaining before the Green Plan deadline, NHS Trusts and Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) must act decisively. For those receiving support through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), this is a pivotal opportunity to demonstrate leadership and measurable progress. For others, it’s a chance to build a stronger business case for future funding by laying the groundwork now. In either case, success will depend on the quality and accessibility of data. Without clear, reliable insight into current energy performance and the impact of interventions, it will be difficult to track progress or justify investment. MRI Software supports NHS organisations at
every stage of this journey. Our teams work alongside clients to design and implement robust energy management strategies tailored to healthcare environments. We assist with data collection and validation, helping ensure that information is accurate, complete, and ready for analysis.
Our consultants also build dashboards and KPIs aligned with NHS Net Zero commitments and Green Plan requirements, giving leadership teams the tools they need to report confidently and make data-informed decisions. As internal capability is critical for long-term success, we offer hands-on training to upskill estates and sustainability teams, enabling them to get the most from their systems. In a sector where every kilowatt saved supports wider goals, data-driven energy management is a key part of delivering modern, sustainable healthcare. Our long- standing experience in the healthcare sector means we understand the unique pressures NHS estates teams face, from managing risk and compliance to safeguarding clinical environments. We also recognise the vital connection between energy performance, patient safety, and operational resilience. Decarbonising the NHS estate is one of the most ambitious challenges in public sector infrastructure. But it’s also one of the most rewarding. With the right digital tools, NHS organisations can take control of their energy data, reduce emissions, and build estates which are able to deliver a high standard of care as sustainably as possible.
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