All research points to space and water heating using the majority of energy in buildings. Reducing wasted heat by not heating rooms which aren’t being used can be one of the most efficient, and effective way to cut costs and emissions. However maintaining rooms at a comfortable temperature is another means of preventing energy waste and cutting out staff and students opening windows to respond to the overheating. But how can you improve systems that are already in place?
With its bespoke software and patented technology, the electronic Thermostatic Radiator Valve (eTRV) is tailored to meet universities needs. The inbuilt features allow Facilities/Energy Managers to take full advantage of zonal controls in both existing and new build systems, eliminating the need for high costs and investment in whole building management systems. Designed with Universities in mind, eTRV has a lock feature which allows your team to fully program the valves to suit the specific room and user, and then lock it to prevent anyone tampering with the settings. The users are able to press the grey button on the front of the eTRV to call for extra heat as and when needed.
eTRV Casestudy - Helping the University of Bristol reduce energy
In the Bristol University’s student accommodation, the eTRV’s are programmed to come on in the morning and evenings, while setting to ECO during the day and to FROST during the night. If students returns early from lectures or simply haven’t left their room, they can press the push button on the front of eTRV to gain one hour of comfort temperature heat.
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