Objectives
The key objective at the Helsinki pilot is to improve the energy performance of schools by demonstrating how intelligent ICT solutions can be used to control the energy costs according to the actual use of the building as well as by motivating the different users (teachers, pupils, technical support personnel, etc.) of the space to save energy. This will be reached a) by creating greater awareness among the users on the impact of their actions within the building on the energy performance of the building both through better utilization of the existing monitoring and targeting system (WebKulu) and through enabling access to new more continuous (or real-time) data collected by smart metering and mobile and web solutions; b) by demonstrating the impact of selected cost-effective energy efficiency improvements with technical solution that integrates partial IT-solutions and control and management tools (e.g. remote measurement and monitoring through wireless temperature, humidity, occupancy & daylight sensors and controls that are integrated with Building Energy Management System); and c) by empowering the users to participate in the energy management of the building e.g. as data providers and controllers through mobile solutions as well as through advice and experience sharing on energy saving measures on social media networks. New type of incentives to further motivate the users to reach specific targets will be explored, such as new pricing models, carbon credit bonuses, etc.