This introductory course equips engineers, facility managers, energy consultants, and industry professionals with the skills to use energy performance data to improve the efficiency of heat networks. Participants will learn to analyse data to enhance system operations and address inefficiencies.

Equipped with these skills, you will be able to implement strategies that significantly reduce heat losses, lower costs, and enhance the sustainability of heat networks. The analytical skills gained will enable you for better decision-making based on quantitative data.

This practical course equips engineers, facility managers, data specialists, and energy consultants with the skills to audit and enhance metering and monitoring systems in preparation for regulation. Participants will learn to assess their heat network assets to confirm correct installation, data connectivity, completeness, and accuracy. Training includes practical techniques for diagnosing and resolving common faults—such as disconnected sensors or incorrectly installed meters—as well as guidance on securely managing data streams. By course completion, attendees will have an overview of executing targeted improvements, installing or reconnecting essential metering and sensor equipment, ensuring robust information security, and confidently collecting the high-quality data required for accurate calculation of expected performance indicators (KPIs).

This advanced course builds on foundational knowledge of energy performance data, equipping engineers, facility managers, energy analysts, and consultants with sophisticated analytical techniques to maximise heat network efficiency. Participants will gain expertise in descriptive analytics, identifying subtle patterns of inefficiency and understanding system performance under varying conditions. Training includes advanced methods for benchmarking networks, quantifying energy losses, pinpointing specific operational faults, and validating energy-saving interventions. Learners will explore case studies demonstrating optimisation through deep data analysis, applying machine learning concepts to real-world scenarios. Upon completion, attendees will have the advanced skills necessary to perform robust analyses, deliver targeted system enhancements, and substantially improve operational performance, energy efficiency, and overall sustainability of district heating schemes.

Our ambient loop course is for those designing or operating ambient loop heat networks, focusing on the unique challenges of metering systems with distributed heat pumps. This course provides practical guidance on selecting appropriate metering technologies, implementing them effectively, and using the gathered data to optimise system performance.

With these skills, you can enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the metering processes in ambient loop systems. This knowledge allows for better resource management and helps develop more sustainable, efficient heating solutions.