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.




PROPERTIES
PROPERTIES
PROPERTIES
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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