How KURVE delivered 60% cost savings
Lotus Trident reviewed three PAYG options: KURVE and two in-home display-dependent solutions. KURVE reduced installation and hardware costs by 60%, saving around £33,000 compared to the alternatives. As a result, Lotus Trident selected it for the 89-unit development.
“The savings are genuinely impressive. There is no trade-off with taking the more affordable option as one might normally expect,” said Arjun Shah of Lotus Trident. “Not having to fit hard-wired in-home displays is a huge advantage and we’re getting a great level of energy data. The real value to residents lies in the fact they can easily access their energy usage data and manage their account anywhere, from any internet device. It’s transparent, straightforward, and convenient. In the first few weeks since KURVE was implemented, I’m pleased to say it has gone very smoothly with no issues.”
Low-cost PAYG metering without compromising the resident experience
“When we talk about the potential savings KURVE offers, people want to see operational evidence,” commented Ellie Blacklock, Customer Experience Director at Insite Energy. “It’s therefore great to now see sites, owned and managed by housing associations and local authorities, as well as private developers and landlords, going live and reaping the benefits of KURVE.”
Insite Energy and SAV Systems’ clients and stakeholders from across the UK heat network market had repeatedly called for a low-cost PAYG product that does not compromise on service, quality, or convenience to the end-user, and at the same time can help eradicate energy debt risk for housing providers without the need to make large investments in metering hardware.
