Software-Led Insight for School Buildings

We identify how your building is currently operating and where energy is being wasted — and show how to fix it without major system upgrades

Why your school may be wasting heating energy

Many school buildings operate with heating and ventilation systems that have not been reviewed for years.
As a result, systems often run longer than necessary, leading to higher energy costs, overheating classrooms and inconsistent indoor conditions.

In most cases, these issues are caused by control settings rather than the building itself

What the Programme Involves

We analyse how your building systems are actually operating using existing data and identify where energy is being unnecessarily used.

This includes:

Heating schedules and run times

Temperature setpoints

Ventilation behaviour

System operation during unoccupied periods

Duration and Commitment

The initial review is completed over a period of 8–12 weeks.

During this time, we analyse how your building systems are operating using available data and identify where improvements can be made.

The process is designed to be low effort for the school, with only limited input required from estates or facilities staff.

No changes are made to existing systems during this stage

Who the Pilot Is For

The pilot programme is intended for:

Primary and secondary schools

Universities and Campus buildings

Education buildings with existing heating and energy systems

The approach is particularly suited to cost-sensitive environments where major capital investment is not feasible

Organisations looking to reduce operational costs with minimal capital investment

What You Will Gain

This programme helps schools understand exactly how their building is operating and where improvements can be made.

You will receive:

A clear breakdown of how heating and ventilation systems are currently running

Identification of avoidable energy use

Practical recommendations to improve comfort and reduce energy costs

In many cases, improvements can be achieved through adjustments to existing system settings rather than new equipment.

The process is designed to require minimal time from school staff and no disruption to daily operations

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Typical Findings in School Buildings

Heating running early morning to late evening regardless of occupancy

Classrooms overheating even in mild weather

Ventilation systems operating continuously with no monitoring of air quality

Heating, cooling or ventilation operating while windows are open

Control strategies not updated over the years

Overly complex or poorly configured control strategies

Frequent complaints about rooms being too hot or too cold

Expression of Interest

Schools or organisations interested in learning more or participating in the pilot programme are invited to download, sign and email back the form

Most schools start with the initial review before deciding on next steps.

In similar buildings, optimisation often identifies avoidable energy use, with typical reductions in heating energy use in the range of 10–25%, or even more, depending on existing system settings.

Option 1 - Operational Review

Scope of works

We will show exactly how your building is currently operating and where energy is being wasted

Historical data collection from BMS

EPC + BMS data review

Full system analysis

Identification of inefficiencies

Deliverable

Report with findings

List of optimisation actions

Estimated impact on savings

Price

Free

Option 2 - Optimisation Implementation

Scope of works

Applying changes to the systems monitoring and control

System adjustments

Optimisation strategy

Optional sensor deployment

Deliverable

Updated control strategy

System adjustments

Optimisation setup

Additional monitoring equipment

Price

Starts from only £2500

Depending on complexity + number of IoT devices implemented

Option 3 - Ongoing Monitoring

Scope of works

Maintenance of implemented equipment (free equipment replacement, free battery replacement, constant reviewing and optimising systems

Performance monitoring

Identifying inconsistent data

Further optimisation updates

Deliverable

Monthly / quarterly reports

Ongoing optimisation insights

Price

£1250 -£2500 per year

Benefits of optimisation works

Immediate Improvements

Optimisation focuses on how your existing systems are operating, often identifying issues that can be corrected without major upgrades.

Typical improvements include:

Reduction in unnecessary heating and ventilation run times

More stable classroom temperatures

Improved indoor air quality

Better alignment between system operation and occupancy

Reduced Energy Costs

Many school buildings operate systems longer than required or at inefficient settings.

By adjusting schedules and control strategies, it is often possible to:

Reduce avoidable energy use

Lower heating and electricity costs

Improve overall system efficiency

Improved Comfort in Classrooms

Optimisation can help address common issues such as:

Overheating during mild weather

Uneven temperatures across classrooms

Poor ventilation conditions

This leads to a more consistent and comfortable learning environment

No Major Capital Investment Required

In many cases, improvements can be achieved through:

Adjusting existing system settings

Improving control strategies

Better use of existing infrastructure, adding additional sensors where required

This avoids the need for costly upgrades or replacement of equipment

Better Understanding of Building Operation

The process provides a clear picture of how your building is currently operating, including:

When systems are running

How heating and ventilation are controlled

Where inefficiencies occur

This allows better long-term decision making

Ongoing Performance Improvement (if monitoring applied)

With continued monitoring and optimisation:

System performance can be maintained over time

New inefficiencies can be identified early

Energy performance can continue to improve

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About Optimus Logic Ltd

Optimus Logic Ltd is a UK-based software company focused on energy optimisation, building analytics, and decision support. The company takes a software-first approach, working alongside existing infrastructure to improve performance without unnecessary complexity