“We have found genuine benefits to having a single company provide both operations and maintenance and metering and billing services. Vital Energi clearly have a deep understanding of every aspect of the system and therefore provide a joined up, strategic approach to ensuring everything works smoothly. Additionally, having one organisation streamlines communication, speeds up resolutions and results in the ultimate goal of an outstanding customer experience.”
Emma Coomber, Estates Director, MuseWe have complete responsibility for operating and maintaining the 5th-generation heating network at the development. The system incorporates an efficient ambient loop technology which serves several buildings and users. The central plant features air source heat pumps (ASHPs), which offer heat to the distribution system or discharge the heat if the cooling demands are sufficiently high.
Homes on Manor Road Quarter are supplied with underfloor heating and domestic hot water through water-to-water heat pumps, which are maintained by Vital Energi and draw heat from the main system. Moreover, we also undertake maintenance for the VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) system in Block A, which includes the VRF unit and Fan Coil Units.
Throughout the agreement, we are committed to providing comprehensive monthly operational reports, encompassing system functionality, maintenance tasks, and client service metrics. This enables us to compare the Manor Road Quarter Phase 1 scheme with leading industry practices to benchmark performance and identify areas for enhancement.
Our team of skilled technicians is responsible for managing the entire energy system, from the energy centre to the in-home equipment, such as metering devices and heat pumps. Regularly scheduled maintenance checks are carried out to ensure all components are functioning at optimal levels.
In addition to this, our staff is fully trained to provide reactive maintenance, responding quickly to address any issues that occur and maintaining maximum performance. As part of this strategy, we have prepared an inventory of critical spare parts to minimise equipment downtime and facilitate efficient repairs on the first attempt.
During the initial mobilisation phase, we developed a Disaster Recovery Plan, adhering to the standards established by the CIBSE Code of Practice. This plan outlines the necessary chain of command and communication processes in case of a major incident.
We take pride in delivering a comprehensive service to the 355 residents, which has transparency at its core. Our metering and billing services are designed to be both accurate and accessible, providing the customer with the information they need in an easily understandable format.
All of this is supported by an extensive team of customer service experts who can handle everything from credit billing and debt management to the establishment and final billing of customer accounts.
We operate a customer service centre to ensure the customers at Manor Road enjoy the best possible experience. This operates during normal working hours for general support and 24/7 for emergency assistance.
Each of our operatives has had extensive training on the system installed and can help with everything from general technical questions to scheduling maintenance, bringing a human touch to a cutting-edge technical solution.
Drawing on our wide-ranging expertise in construction, design, energy, and asset management, we’re able to offer a turnkey solution, meeting all of our clients’ operational, maintenance, and metering and billing needs.