Optimising Campus Performance & Energy Efficiency
AI-driven energy optimisation for universities and higher education estates.
The University Estate Challenge
University campuses operate some of the most complex and energy-intensive estates in the built environment. Ageing infrastructure, diverse building types, fluctuating occupancy, and rising energy costs create ongoing pressure on operational budgets — while sustainability targets and student expectations continue to rise.
Why Operational Performance Matters on Campus
Teaching spaces, laboratories, accommodation, libraries, and sports facilities all exhibit different usage patterns. Traditional fixed HVAC schedules struggle to respond to this complexity, resulting in wasted energy, inconsistent comfort, and unnecessary strain on plant and maintenance teams.
The EcoAI Advantage for Universities
EcoAI uses artificial intelligence to continuously optimise heating, cooling, and ventilation in response to real-time conditions such as occupancy, weather, and indoor environmental data. Each building receives a unique optimisation model, allowing the estate to operate efficiently without manual intervention.
Measured Outcomes
- Up to 25% reduction in electricity use
- Up to 20% savings in heating and cooling
- Improved comfort and indoor air quality across teaching and residential spaces
- Reduced reactive maintenance and extended asset life
Operational Challenge & EcoAI Impact
- Rising energy costs: AI-driven HVAC optimisation lowers operating expenditure.
- Complex occupancy patterns: Real-time adaptive control supports net zero & ESG targets.
- Maintenance pressure: Reduced plant stress lowers lifecycle costs and improves compliance reporting.
Supporting Sustainability & Net Zero
EcoAI provides clear, auditable performance data that supports sustainability strategies, carbon reporting, and funding applications. Optimisation is delivered without disruptive capital works, making it suitable for live campus environments.
The Bottom Line
For universities, EcoAI delivers immediate operational savings while supporting long-term sustainability goals. It enables estates teams to reduce energy consumption, improve comfort, and future-proof campus infrastructure — using intelligence rather than infrastructure.