Student Accommodation
Smarter energy management for student accommodation
How does Smarter energy management for student accommodation work?
Smarter energy management for student accommodation works by creating a central system that can monitor room conditions and control the air temperature in the individual rooms across the student estate. The system in a PBSA uses a network of in room sensors to gather real time data on the occupancy status and temperature profile of individual rooms.
Smarter energy management for student accommodation
Smarter energy management for student accommodation, or purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) presents the asset or facility manager with a central system that is linked to all the rooms in a building or across the estate. The system provides real-time data on individual student rooms and can remotely control installed heating and cooling systems. This enables the asset to be managed in a way that optimises its energy usage and matches the thermal comfort of students in individual rooms or apartments.
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Cut Costs, Boost Comfort
By intelligently managing heating and leveraging smart system reports, PBSA operators can cut energy waste and keep equipment performing at its best. This not only drives down costs but creates a more sustainable, comfortable living experience that students love.
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Key SmarterDM benefits
Fast
- Can be installed in around 15 minutes per room
Effective
- Proven energy savings upward of 40% from electric heating
Wireless
- No physical connection between components and no Wi-Fi interference
Retrofittable
- The SmarterDM system can be retrofitted on existing electric heaters, minimising costs
Versatile
- SmarterDM can also control air conditioning system for even greater savings
Cost Effective
- One off heater cost
Energy Efficient
- 100 efficient meaning every kW energy you get in, you get the same kW heat out. The SDM heaters also have Open Window Detection to save on wasted energy.
Low Maintenance
- Require minimal installation and if installed (recommended - Fuse Spur) no PAT testing required
Saftey
- No fire risk, SDM heaters if obstructed will cut off instantly, also unlike portable heaters they cannot be moved , taken or placed elsewhere.
Smart controls enable remote management of heating and cooling, ensuring rooms are only conditioned when needed. Students maintain comfort through thermostats, while energy limits prevent waste and support sustainability.
The Smarter panel heater by Smarter DM is installed in over 1,500 PBSA bedrooms, cutting costs with smart Time of Use (TOU) scheduling and enabling remote fault reporting and maintenance with no engineer visits required.
Smarter Panel heater energy management
Smarter Panel Heater energy management combines heaters with smart controls to manage energy demand and prevent heating empty rooms. Thermostats maintain student comfort within set ranges, while features like Open Window Detection and Adaptive Start deliver extra energy savings.
