Uncovering energy performance with

data-driven assessments
in socially rented
flats in Wales.

Uncovering energy performance with

data-driven assessments
in socially rented
flats in Wales.

Uncovering energy performance with

data-driven assessments
in socially rented
flats in Wales.

We put Senze to the test in two socially rented flats managed by the Wales & West Housing Association.

We put Senze to the test in two socially rented flats managed by the Wales & West Housing Association.

  • Wales & West

  • Wales & West

  • Wales & West

  • Wales & West

  • Wales & West

Meet Wales
& West

Meet Wales & West

Meet Wales & West

Recording actual performance of an asset is essential. Senze’s room-by-room approach enables us to assess and target the areas of the building which are most inefficient.

Recording actual performance of an asset is essential. Senze’s room-by-room approach enables us to assess and target the areas of the building which are most inefficient.

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PROPERTIES

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PROPERTIES

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PROPERTIES

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PROPERTIES

Executive Summary

Executive Summary

We assessed two socially rented flats in Aberystwyth for energy performance.

Decarbonising
the UK’s
housing stock

Decarbonising the UK’s
housing stock

Decarbonising
the UK’s housing stock

Using Senze, Wales & West cut costs, reduced risks, and optimised funds, resulting in enhanced efficiency and a streamlined assessment process.

Using Senze, Wales & West cut costs, reduced risks, and optimised funds, resulting in enhanced efficiency and a streamlined assessment process.

Using Senze, Wales & West cut costs, reduced risks, and optimised funds, resulting in enhanced efficiency and a streamlined assessment process.

Using Senze, Wales & West cut costs, reduced risks and optimised funds, resulting in a streamlined process.

Using Senze, Wales & West cut costs, reduced risks and optimised funds, resulting in a streamlined process.

Using Senze, Wales & West cut costs, reduced risks and optimised funds, resulting in a streamlined process.

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Our solution combines rapid asset capture capabilities, real time performance data and industry proven retrofit recommendations.

Energy Performance
Assessment

Identify Significant
Findings

Reallocated Savings
to Renewables

Cost & Efficiency
Savings

Final Report
Delivered

Key Findings

Key Findings

Key Findings

With Senze, Wales and West were able to instantly compare their estimated and real energy performance with just one click.

With Senze, Wales and West were able to instantly compare their estimated and real energy performance with just one click.

With Senze, Wales and West were able to instantly compare their estimated and real energy performance with just one click.

Traditional Paper-Based Method

Traditional Paper-Based Method

VS

VS

Property A

Property A

Property A

Sub-standard thermal performance - insulation to walls and ceilings required.

Sub-standard thermal performance - insulation to walls and ceilings required.

Sub-standard thermal performance - insulation to walls and ceilings required.

Heat Loss
Prevention

Heat Loss
Prevention

Heat Loss
Prevention

Heat loss 35% lower than design prediction - no insulation needed.

Heat loss 35% lower than design prediction - no insulation needed.

Heat loss 35% lower than design prediction - no insulation needed.

Replace existing heating system for new.

Heating System

Heating System

Heating System

Keep existing and electric heating system and optimise with smart controls.

Keep existing and electric heating system and optimise with smart controls.

No ventilation strategy required.

No ventilation strategy required.

No ventilation strategy required.

Ventilation Needs

Ventilation Needs

Ventilation Needs

High humidity detected; ventilation strategy required.

High humidity detected; ventilation strategy required.

High humidity detected; ventilation strategy required.

Prioritise fabric first, no renewable generation considered.

Prioritise fabric first, no renewable generation considered.

Prioritise fabric first, no renewable generation considered.

Investment Focus

Investment Focus

Investment Focus

Upfront investment in solar PV and battery storage, for improved savings.

Upfront investment in solar PV and battery storage, for improved savings.

Upfront investment in solar PV and battery storage, for improved savings.

Property B

Property B

Property B

Sub-standard thermal performance - insulation to walls and ceilings required.

Sub-standard thermal performance - insulation to walls and ceilings required.

Sub-standard thermal performance - insulation to walls and ceilings required.

Heat Loss
Prevention

Heat Loss
Prevention

Heat Loss
Prevention

25% higher heat loss than predicted - insulation improvement to floor needed.

25% higher heat loss than predicted - insulation improvement to floor needed.

Replace existing heating system for new.

Replace existing heating system for new.

Replace existing heating system for new.

Heating System

Heating System

Heating System

Keep existing and electric heating system and optimise with smart controls.

Keep existing and electric heating system and optimise with smart controls.

Keep existing and electric heating system and optimise with smart controls.

Standard energy usage modelling.

Standard energy usage modelling.

Standard energy usage modelling.

Energy Usage

Energy Usage

Energy Usage

Higher energy consumption due to elderly occupant, use solar PV to offset extra energy demand to improve comfort and reduce bills.

Higher energy consumption due to elderly occupant, use solar PV to offset extra energy demand to improve comfort and reduce bills.

Higher energy consumption due to elderly occupant, use solar PV to offset extra energy demand to improve comfort and reduce bills.

Standard budget and uniform insulation measures across all flats in the block.

Standard budget and uniform insulation measures across all flats in the block.

Standard budget and uniform insulation measures across all flats in the block.

Investment Focus

Investment Focus

Investment Focus

More investment needed in this underperforming asset to match performance of other properties in the block.

More investment needed in this underperforming asset to match performance of other properties in the block.

More investment needed in this underperforming asset to match performance of other properties in the block.

Benefits & outcomes for Wales and Wates.

Benefits & outcomes for Wales and Wates.

Flat one's superior performance and low heat demand made planned insulation unnecessary, saving £15,000.
Extra insulation risked overheating, mold, and poor indoor air quality due to high humidity levels.

Our solution combines rapid asset capture capabilities, real time performance data and industry proven retrofit recommendations.

Retrofit Budget

£50K

Funds allocated for insulation

£0

£15,000 reallocated
to Solar Panels

Retrofit Budget

£50K

Funds allocated for insulation

£0

£15,000 reallocated
to Solar Panels

Retrofit Budget

£50K

Funds allocated for insulation

£0

£15,000 reallocated
to Solar Panels

Retrofit Budget

£50K

Funds allocated for insulation

£0

£15,000 reallocated
to Solar Panels

Carbon Saving

-37 tonnes
CO2

+37 tonnes
CO2

Carbon Saving

-37 tonnes
CO2

+37 tonnes
CO2

Carbon Saving

-37 tonnes
CO2

+37 tonnes
CO2

Carbon Saving

-37 tonnes
CO2

+37 tonnes
CO2

Assessment Time Saving

10 hours
required

60 mins
required

Assessment Time Saving

10 hours
required

60 mins
required

Assessment Time Saving

10 hours
required

60 mins
required

Assessment Time Saving

10 hours
required

60 mins
required

Economic Impact

Economic Impact

Insight into how improvements are implemented at scale across the portfolio.

Insight into how improvements are implemented at scale across the portfolio.

Using Senze, Wales & West cut costs, reduced risks, and optimised funds, resulting in enhanced efficiency and a streamlined process.

Our solution combines rapid asset capture capabilities, real time performance data and industry proven retrofit recommendations.

£1M

£1M

100 Houses

100 Houses

£10M

£10M

1000 Houses

1000 Houses

£100M

£100M

10,000 Houses

10,000 Houses

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Thanks for your time and attention

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