About
GridEdge is a comprehensive AI-powered energy management solution designed for commercial buildings, from schools and offices to universities and concert halls. The platform is built around three progressive products: Visualise, Optimise, and Flex — each addressing a deeper level of energy control. With Visualise, users gain instant portfolio-level energy tracking by transforming electricity meter data into clear, actionable insights within 24 hours. Optimise goes further, connecting to BMS systems, submetering, sensors, and IoT devices to deliver intelligent HVAC and equipment scheduling with a dedicated energy coach who reviews every recommendation. Typical savings range from 15–40%, with ROI achievable within 90 days. The Flex module prepares buildings for the future of energy — automatically shifting consumption away from peak cost periods, enabling carbon load shifting, and unlocking grid-connected flexibility revenue as the UK transitions to time-of-day tariffs. GridEdge is particularly effective at uncovering hidden waste patterns, such as HVAC systems firing up at 3am, boiler spikes with no occupants, and systems running at full power over weekends. With 2,149+ meters connected and proven results across diverse building types, GridEdge delivers measurable energy cost reductions of 20%+, faster decarbonisation reporting, and happier building occupants — all with digital sign-up and no complex installation barriers.
Key Features
- Visualise — Instant Energy Visibility: Access 14 months of meter usage data within 24 hours via digital sign-up. Gain portfolio-level tracking and identify inefficiencies across all your buildings with no hardware required.
- Optimise — AI-Powered Building Intelligence: Connects to BMS, submetering, sensors, and IoT devices to deliver HVAC and equipment scheduling optimisation. A dedicated energy coach reviews every recommendation, delivering 15–40% savings with sub-90-day ROI.
- Flex — Automated Demand Flexibility: Automatically shifts energy consumption away from peak cost periods, enables carbon load shifting, and unlocks grid-connected flexibility revenue to future-proof your energy strategy.
- Hidden Waste Detection: Identifies costly patterns like overnight HVAC operation, weekend full-power usage, and unnecessary boiler spikes — with specific cost estimates and straightforward corrective actions.
- Carbon & ESG Reporting: Provides measurable emissions reduction evidence for net zero reporting, helping organisations meet sustainability commitments with real data rather than projections.
Use Cases
- Identifying and eliminating overnight and weekend energy waste in commercial buildings where HVAC and boilers run without occupancy.
- Optimising HVAC and equipment scheduling across a property portfolio to align energy consumption with actual occupancy patterns.
- Generating carbon emissions data and ESG reporting evidence to support net zero commitments and sustainability audits.
- Automating demand flexibility to avoid peak energy cost periods and unlock grid flexibility revenue as time-of-day tariffs become standard.
- Managing energy performance across diverse building estates — from Victorian schools to modern office towers — from a single platform.
Pros
- Rapid ROI: Typical payback period is under 6 months, with some buildings seeing ROI within 30 days — making the business case straightforward and compelling.
- Quick Onboarding: Digital sign-up gets you live with energy visibility in as little as 24 hours, with no complex hardware installation required for the Visualise tier.
- Scalable Across Building Types: Proven across offices, schools, universities, council estates, and concert halls — the platform handles diverse portfolios and building complexities.
- Human + AI Combination: A dedicated energy coach reviews AI recommendations alongside clients, ensuring actionable guidance rather than dashboards left unread.
Cons
- UK-Centric Focus: The platform references UK energy tariffs, grid flexibility schemes, and uses GBP pricing — international applicability may be limited or require adaptation.
- Integration Required for Full Value: The most impactful Optimise and Flex tiers require BMS, submetering, or IoT connectivity, which may require additional setup effort in older buildings.
- Enterprise Pricing Not Transparent: Pricing is not listed publicly and requires booking a demo, which may create friction for smaller organisations exploring the platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can GridEdge be set up?
The Visualise tier uses a digital sign-up process and gets you access to up to 14 months of energy usage data within 24 hours. No hardware installation is required at this stage.
How much can my building save with GridEdge?
Most buildings achieve 20%+ energy cost reduction. The Optimise tier delivers 15–40% savings depending on building type and current inefficiencies, with typical ROI within 90 days and some cases as fast as 30 days.
What types of buildings does GridEdge work with?
GridEdge works across a wide range of commercial buildings including offices, schools, universities, concert halls, council estates, and mixed-use portfolios. Over 2,149 meters are currently connected.
What is the Flex product and who is it for?
Flex is designed for buildings ready to participate in grid demand flexibility. It automatically avoids peak cost periods, enables carbon load shifting, and can generate revenue through grid-connected flexibility programmes — particularly valuable as the UK moves to time-of-day tariffs.
Does GridEdge replace our existing BMS or energy management system?
No — GridEdge integrates with your existing BMS, submetering, sensors, and IoT devices. It adds an intelligence and optimisation layer on top of what you already have, rather than requiring a full replacement.
