Digital Office partners with Airveau to mobilise IoT Energy Project

The Digital Office for Scottish Local Government and Perth & Kinross Council are delighted to announce the receipt of a grant from the Scottish Government’s Public Service Reform (PSR) Invest to Save fund, aimed at improving public services and driving efficiencies across the sector.

This strategic funding will support our exploration of innovative Internet of Things (IoT) energy monitoring solutions across a diverse range of local government properties, including offices, schools, depots, and community venues.

Project Vision and Impact

The project aims to deploy non-intrusive energy monitoring sensors, enabling real-time data collection on energy usage. By identifying inefficiencies and supporting councils in their carbon reduction commitments, the initiative will help reduce costs and provide a robust evidence base for future sector-wide adoption.

Progress to Date

• Procurement: A mini competition using the Scottish Government Internet of Things (IoT) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) has been undertaken, and Aireavu, an award winning AI-powered building performance system, has been selected as the delivery partner. We would like to thank the Digital Office and Perth and Kinross Procurement and Energy Management teams for their valued support in achieving this.
• Expressions of Interest: In collaboration with the Scottish Energy Officers Network (SEON) and Scottish Heads of Property Services (SHoPS), an Expression of Interest process has been undertaken, resulting in 10 councils submitting diverse project proposals that serve as excellent test cases for the solution. This includes: Schools, Leisure Centres, Depots & workshops, and large office buildings. Now the procurement process is complete, we are reviewing the Expressions of Interest to confirm what can be delivered within the project timescales and budget and will commence engagement and detailed planning with the councils selected.

Colin Birchenall, Chief Technology Officer, Digital Office “We are excited by the opportunity to work with council energy managers and property managers to explore innovative digital approaches to identify practical opportunities for reducing energy consumption and minimising carbon emissions”.

Nic Shulman, Chief Executive, Aireavu “We are incredibly proud to partner with the Digital Office and Scottish councils on this energy saving initiative. Aireavu’s platform delivers the crucial data and insights needed to quickly uncover wasted energy, cut carbon emissions, and drive essential cost savings across public sector buildings. We look forward to demonstrating how data-driven building performance will help Scotland 'Operate with Insight', support Scottish Net Zero ambitions and deliver real value for public services”.

Thomas Glen, Chief Executive, Perth and Kinross Council “As Chair of the Digital Office Board, I’m delighted that the team secured this funding to support greater use of technology in addressing energy efficiency in our public estate. This is a key area in delivering on our climate ambitions, financial efficiency and wider public service reform and through our estates and energy networks. I’m pleased that a number of councils across Scotland have taken the opportunity to be involved in this project”.