Smart energy solutions for sustainable housing.
Location: Barrhead
The Sheltered Energy Sensors project is transforming how tenants in Barrhead Housing’s sheltered housing complex manage energy usage. Funded by the £600,000 5G Glasgow City Region (GCR) Smart and Connected Social Places Innovation Fund, this initiative aims to combat fuel poverty by providing real-time insights into energy consumption, heat loss, and environmental conditions.
The Challenge
A recent report by East Renfrewshire Council highlighted the growing challenges vulnerable tenants face, including rising energy costs and poor energy efficiency. With 72% of Barrhead Housing properties located in Scotland’s most deprived areas, tackling fuel poverty is a top priority.
The Innovation
Barrhead Housing, in partnership with Aico and MCN, is installing 140 smart sensors across 28 properties. These sensors will track real-time energy use, identify inefficiencies, and provide tenants with actionable insights via a user-friendly portal.
- 140 Smart Sensors & Meters: Monitoring energy usage, heat loss, and environmental risks like damp and mould.
- Real-Time Insights: Enabling tenants to make informed decisions to lower costs and improve comfort.
- Proactive Fuel Poverty Support: Identifying at-risk tenants and offering tailored welfare services.
This project is a collaboration between key partners:
- Aico: Providing technical expertise and sensor technology.
- MCN: Handling installation and on-site demonstrations.
- Barrhead Housing: Leading tenant engagement, data analysis, and welfare support.
Key results from the project will be shared at the Innovation Showcase Event on the 13 March 2025 in Glasgow. Find out more and register to attend.
For enquiries, please visit the Barrhead Housing website or contact enquiries@barrheadha.org
For more information on the Innovation Fund, please contact Glasgow City Region at glasgowcityregion@glasgow.gov.uk
