Mixergy and SHDF Wave 3: Maximising energy efficiency in social housing
As social housing providers decarbonize housing stock, achieving energy efficiency goals is more important than ever. Wave 3 of the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) presents a critical opportunity for providers to support these goals by offering a substantial boost to eligible low carbon heating measures.
Mixergy is pioneering smart hot water cylinders for social housing providers to meet funding objectives while delivering significant energy savings and enhanced tenant comfort.
Enhance Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings with Smart Hot Water Technology
Mixergy’s smart hot water cylinders heat only what’s needed, unlike traditional cylinders that heat the entire cylinder regardless of demand. Much like a lithiutm batter, this approach turns the Mixergy cylinder into a thermal battery for the hot water, reducing energy wastage, costs, and carbon emissions. This aligns perfectly with the goals of SHDF Wave 3 funding, which aims to improve energy efficiency.
By integrating with smart tariffs and optimizing heating schedules using machine learning, Mixergy cylinders cut energy use by up to 40%. They also come with remote capabilities, enabling housing providers to remotely monitor hot water usage patterns and auto-cleansing cycles. This data provides valuable insights that can be leveraged to take care of an cylinder fleet, enhance legionella maintenance, and ensure ongoing compliance with net zero goals.
Enhance Comfort and Affordability for Tenants
A critical concern for social housing providers is that changes made to improve energy efficiency do not compromise tenant comfort or affordability. Mixergy’s smart cylinders are designed with tenant needs in mind, offering faster heat-up times and more consistent hot water availability compared to traditional hot water cylinders. Tenants can choose to monitor and control their hot water usage via an app, empowering them to make informed choices about energy consumption and costs.
For social housing providers, this benefit is twofold: not only does it help address fuel poverty by enabling tenants to use less energy, but it also adds an element of tenant satisfaction to SHDF Wave 3 applications. This commitment to both sustainability and tenant wellbeing makes a compelling case.
Reduce Operational Costs through Predictive Maintenance
For housing providers, ongoing maintenance costs can quickly add up, particularly when managing outdated hot water systems. Mixergy’s smart technology allows providers to monitor cylinder health in real-time, enabling predictive maintenance and reducing the likelihood of unexpected breakdowns. With this functionality, social housing providers can significantly lower their maintenance costs, freeing up funds for other energy-saving initiatives.
By proactively identifying and addressing potential maintenance issues, Mixergy cylinders help providers demonstrate a commitment to cost-effectiveness, a factor that can further bolster SHDF funding applications. This is especially relevant in Wave 3, which emphasizes a lifecycle approach to energy efficiency, making cost-effective, future-ready solutions like Mixergy’s ideal for funding consideration.
Future-Proof Housing Stock with Scalable, Flexible Technology
Social housing providers need solutions that are adaptable to future technological advancements, regulatory requirements, and energy grid changes. Mixegy’s cylinders work with heat pumps, solar PV, direct electric and even gas, at any point in their lifetime. Taking a heating agnostic approach ensures value for money, enabling a staged approach in the retrofit journey.
Mixergy’s smart hot water cylinders also offer flexibility for grid integration, with the potential to participate in Demand-Side Response (DSR) initiatives as the UK transitions to a smarter energy grid. They can take advantage of off-peak electricity rates, further reducing energy costs and allowing tenants to access cheaper energy.
For SHDF Wave 3, which encourages forward-thinking solutions, this grid-readiness aspect of Mixergy technology is particularly appealing. It demonstrates that social housing providers are not only addressing immediate energy efficiency needs but are also positioning themselves to take advantage of future grid innovations and savings opportunities.
In Summary: Making the Most of SHDF Wave 3 with Mixergy
As social housing providers apply for SHDF Wave 3 funding, it’s essential to emphasize both immediate and long-term benefits. Mixergy’s smart hot water technology aligns with this funding initiative by delivering substantial energy savings, reducing carbon emissions, and improving tenant comfort—all while lowering maintenance costs and preparing properties for future energy needs.
By integrating Mixergy into their funding proposals, social housing providers can enhance their eligibility for SHDF Wave 3 funding and secure a sustainable, cost-effective solution for their housing stock. With Mixergy, housing providers can not only meet funding requirements but also lead the way in social housing decarbonization, setting new standards in tenant satisfaction and energy efficiency.
Find out more about the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund.
Our hot water solutions
Mixergy offers a range of smart hot water solutions and our team will work closely with you to determine which is right for you.
Mixergy X and Solar X: Connected unvented and vented water cylinders, able to work with: Solar PV, Heat Pumps, Gas and/or Direct electric.
iHP X: Integrated heat pump cylinder which can also work with Solar PV.
Cube X: Smart Thermal Store which doesn’t require G3 Installation.
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