Upgrading Sub-Metering Infrastructure at Birchin Lane

Client Overview

Columbia Threadneedle are a leading property management and investment firm committed to optimising building performance and sustainability. At Birchin Lane, they sought to modernise the existing sub-metering infrastructure to improve energy monitoring and efficiency.

Client Objectives

• Replace outdated, non-compliant sub-metering systems.
• Integrate air conditioning meters into a half-hourly Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) system.
• Enhance visibility into energy usage patterns to identify inefficiencies.
• Ensure accurate tenant billing through a MID (Measuring Instruments Directive) – certified solution.

Our Approach

Inteb delivered a comprehensive sub-metering upgrade, ensuring compliance with MID regulations and significantly improving energy monitoring capabilities. Key measures included:

• AMR Integration – Implemented an advanced metering solution, enabling real-time energy monitoring across all sub-meters, including air conditioning and heating systems.
• Compliance & Accuracy – Replaced outdated meters with fully MID-compliant alternatives, ensuring regulatory adherence and accurate consumption tracking.
• Enhanced Data Visibility – Provided detailed energy usage insights, helping to pinpoint inefficiencies, particularly out-of-hours consumption.

Results

The project delivered measurable benefits, including:

• Energy Savings- Identified inefficiencies where heating and air conditioning systems were running simultaneously outside working hours, achieving annual savings of approximately £13,000.
• Accurate Billing – Ensured tenants received precise energy bills through an MID-certified solution, improving transparency and trust.
• Energy Reporting – Provided tenants with clear usage reports, promoting greater accountability and energy efficiency awareness.

This successful sub-metering upgrade at Birchin Lane demonstrates how modern, compliant metering solutions can drive operational efficiency and cost savings. Inteb continues to support clients in enhancing energy performance and sustainability across their property portfolios.