Data and digitalisation
Augmented Reality Futures Close
Augmented Reality (AR) technology will be used at Futures Close to convey and inform various audiences including vulnerable consumers about various property archetypes their construction heat loss and the type of retrofit solutions (heating systems controls fabric improvements) available to improve the level of domestic energy efficiency. AR will be used to inform educate and engage audiences on-site at Futures Close as well as off-site at conferences and meetings avoiding the need to facilitate multiple visits on site. Live data feeds will also be visualised illustrating room-by-room temperature humidity as well as other metrics providing an engaging interactive and informative asset for Futures Close.
Digital Decommissioning of Large-Scale Equipment
As the Gas Transmission network responds to a changing energy system from drivers including the transition to net zero and to changes in supply and demand we are required to decommission our large site based assets in certain locations. Decommissioning is a multifaceted endeavour that goes beyond the conclusion of an asset’s lifespan and encompasses a complex deconstruction process. This project will implement an innovative AI tool to help National Gas manage decommissioning to drive benefits such as increasing the accuracy of cost estimation ways to reduce carbon emissions identify re-use potential and lower the overall time taken to decommission.
Energy Plan Translator
Develop a flexible and adaptable toolset for the rapid analysis of Local Area Energy Plans (LAEPs). This will convert qualitative statements to quantified metrics and identify key network specific planning parameters.
Pathfinder Enhancements
This project will update the Pathfinder tool to improve functionality and reflect more current underlying data. Use of the tool developed in this project should result in better choices regarding investment in energy saving measures
Open Maps
There is currently no method for organisations to easily know where to target their work based on feedback from third sector organisations and public bodies. Creating a map of current actual need which also shows where delivery has happened and is planned will be game changing for both customers and funding organisations as it will ensure work is carried out where there is absolute tangible need rather than modelled demand. It will also allow on the ground resource to sign post their service users to the most effective method of support. Open Maps enables GDPR compliant data sharing – vital to unlocking important insights that can change the lives of vulnerable customers and help organisations to make better business decisions.