Energy Monitoring and Sub-metering

Stonyhurst College’s commitment to sustainability began with a targeted LED lighting upgrade project, which led to a broader energy monitoring initiative across their historic campus. As a Grade I/II listed building, understanding and optimising energy consumption presented unique challenges that required careful consideration of the heritage architecture.

The project commenced with the installation of advanced metering solutions to establish baseline energy usage before and after the initial LED lighting upgrade. This data-driven approach provided concrete evidence of the energy savings achieved and highlighted the potential for wider energy management improvements. Building on this success, we expanded the monitoring system to cover all major utilities across the campus, including electricity, gas, oil, steam, and water consumption.

Our comprehensive monitoring solution now provides the college with visibility of their energy usage patterns through strategically placed smart meters and sensors. The system enables facilities management to identify consumption anomalies, optimise heating schedules, detect water leaks, and make informed decisions about future energy efficiency investments. Since implementation, the college has achieved an additional reduction in overall energy consumption through better monitoring and control, while the granular utility data has helped identify several opportunities for further efficiency improvements. This project showcases how historic institutions can leverage modern technology to achieve significant environmental and financial benefits while preserving their architectural heritage.