Resident Spotlight: Partnering for a Lower Carbon Footprint

📍 Location: UK

🏢 Property Type: Student Accommodation

At Utopi, we provide property teams with the visibility they need to run more sustainable buildings. During a recent winter review, our platform flagged a significant energy anomaly at one of our partner sites. The data showed that one specific area was using far more energy than necessary to stay warm.

How Utopi Helped

Our platform allowed the on-site management team to identify the exact source of the energy surge. By providing building information, we helped the team realise that a resident was using a high-powered external plug-in heater alongside the building's built-in system.

Together with the resident, the site team discussed how external heaters can often conflict with a building’s smart climate controls, leading to high energy waste without actually making the room any warmer.

The Result: Cosy and Comfortable!

By working with the resident to optimise their heating habits and rely on the building’s efficient systems, the environmental impact was immediate:

• 89% Reduction in energy waste for that specific space.

• 20.9kWh Saved Daily, a major win for the building’s overall carbon reduction goals.

• A Greener, Safer Home: The resident maintained a perfectly comfortable room temperature while significantly lowering their personal carbon footprint.