Turning Data into Deep Decarbonisation for the Built Environment
What if the most efficient buildings in your portfolio could be made dramatically better?
That’s the question Symphony Energy answered at Royal College of Surgeons Ireland’s (RCSI) 26 York Street facility — and why we’ve named them Solution of the Month for July on SustainabilityExamples.com.
Despite being a modern, high-spec building, Symphony’s approach achieved:
- 73% reduction in gas consumption
- 70% drop in HVAC electricity use
- 250 tonnes of carbon savings per year
- And a payback in under 5 years
All without sacrificing a shred of comfort — across an incredibly diverse range of spaces including simulation labs, auditoriums, a library, and a full sports hall.
“Symphony Energy’s solution proves what’s possible when deep technical insight meets relentless focus on performance and impact.” – Andrew Sheehan, Founder, SustainabilityExamples.com
🧠 Why It Worked
At the core of this success was Symphony Cloud — a virtual model of the building that simulates and fine-tunes performance before deployment. Custom algorithms continuously adapt to seasonal changes and occupancy demand, ensuring optimal outcomes in real-time.
The introduction of Symphony Cycle — a process that recycles waste heat while providing free cooling — further turbocharged the results, supporting 70% of the cooling load for free over more than 4,600 operating hours.
This isn’t just smart. It’s transformational.
🏆 Why Symphony Energy Was Selected
✅ Impact – Hard metrics, deep savings, carbon reduction
✅ Innovation – Use of digital twins, AI-powered algorithms & Symphony Cycle
✅ Scalability – Applicable to buildings across sectors
✅ ESG Fit – Direct alignment with Scope 1 & 2 reduction targets
✅ Accessibility – Payback under 5 years, minimal disruption
✅ Inspiration – Proves that optimisation can beat demolition
“This isn’t just about cutting bills — it’s about showing the built environment how to lead on climate.”
📘 Explore Symphony Energy’s full story here.
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