Smart Technology & Software
Smart Technology & Software Feature
Outdated technology can ultimately end up costing more in energy use and maintenance than the price of its replacement
users make payments online – 60% of respondents live in local authority and housing association developments. Residents can view, monitor, and manage their energy account from any internet device, whenever or wherever they like, enabling them to keep track of their spending. Tis feeling of being in control can be very valuable, given that many housing associations are telling us that mental health problems are becoming increasingly prevalent among residents as their financial struggles worsen.
Despite all the savings and benefits that smart technology offers, it can still be
hard to justify the cost when everyone is feeling the pinch. Te good news is that using a web app reduces capital (CapEx), operational (OpEx) and replacement (RepEx) expenditure by avoiding the need to install and maintain in-home display units. Tis translates into cost savings of up to 56% which can be passed onto residents through tariff reductions. Furthermore, smart technology reduces costs by making processes, such as billing, paperless and automated. As inflation continues to rise, the pressure on housing associations to protect
their residents will continue to build. It’s incumbent on them to seek out every possible solution to ease the financial stress, and act swiſtly to maximise the benefits of the measures they take, rather than delaying and prolonging the agony. Outdated technology can ultimately end up costing more in energy use and maintenance than the price of its replacement.
Gareth Copland is Group Operations Director at Insite Energy Consort Connect app launched
Consort Claudgen have launched Consort Connect app which allows users to have complete control over their heating remotely via their smartphone or tablet. T e app is free and downloadable from Google Play or Apple Store. It can control Consort’s Wi-Fi enabled heaters and SL heaters connected to an SLPBWIFI wireless controller. Features a 7-day timer with 24 heating periods per day, lock function, open window tracking and response capability, and custom automations. Also, the SLPBWIFI and Consort ‘MWIFI’ heater models have a self-learning control ability utilising occupancy and temperature sensors.
01646 692172
www.consortepl.com
HMM10_Consort_PR.indd 1Housing Management & Maintenance17/10/2022 08:29
T e Housing Management & Maintenance (HMM) website is an online provider of past and present news items dedicated to keep professionals within this sector updated with a wide range of topics including legislation, projects, products and more.
housingmmonline.co.uk is a one-stop source for all the latest press releases providing any visitor with access to information about products and services that they may require. From the website, you can fi nd links to digital issues that have live links to advertisers’ sites, as well as email alerts to keep you as informed as possible.
www.housingmmonline.co.uk
36 | HMM October/November 2022 |
www.housingmmonline.co.uk HMM PR
Edit.indd 1
15/02/2022 11:28
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44
