by wpx_optimal | Nov 25, 2025
A large institution located in Cambridge operates a complex UK estate of offices, production sites and learning spaces. To accelerate decarbonisation and control costs, the team needed to automate energy data analysis and gain consistent, actionable insight. By...
by Duncan Everett | Jun 15, 2025
Sector: Retail (Greeting Cards & Gifts) Client: Card Factory – Over 1,000 stores across the UK and Ireland Challenge: Reduce energy costs across a large retail estate, support sustainability goals, and gather actionable data for ESOS compliance. Solution:...
by Duncan Everett | Jun 5, 2025
Sector: Manufacturing Client: DS Smith Featherstone – Corrugated packaging production site Challenge: Identify energy waste in plant operations and reduce operational costs Solution: Real-time energy monitoring and actionable insight via Optimal’s platform...
by Duncan Everett | Jun 5, 2025
Sector: Higher Education Client: University of Sussex – Multi-building campus near Brighton Challenge: Meet carbon reduction targets and improve energy visibility Solution: Phased metering strategy and long-term monitoring platform Impact: £1M+ saved, solar...
by Duncan Everett | Jun 5, 2025
Sector: Retail (Betting) Client: Betfred – 1,400+ high street locations Challenge: High total energy cost across small, dispersed sites Solution: EMMA AI® platform for daily insights and shop-level actions Impact: £234k saved annually, with expected savings rising to...