Amey will assist the Ministry of Justice to ensure a net zero prison estate through SMART meter installation on 36 sites
Amey is working with the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) and His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) in the latest steps to achieve a net zero prison estate through a wave of SMART meter installations.
The SMART meters will help governors and estate managers better understand the energy demands and use of their sites.
Amey is also working with the MOJ and HMPPS to apply for Government funding that will enable the delivery of more energy and carbon reduction schemes. The firm already provides facilities management services to 60 prisons.
Increasing energy efficiency and reducing security risks
The energy use insight from the SMART meters will help in the identification of areas where energy use can be made more efficient.
The Amey team will then work alongside clients to develop a plan of action.
SMART meters also help with energy resilience by reducing the chances of power cuts, which pose significant risks in secure environments such as a prison.
Using data capture to deliver a net zero prison estate
Speaking of the project, business director Peter Mathieson said: “As an organisation we are completely focused on supporting our clients on their energy transition journeys.
“By helping them take small, incremental steps to improve usage and data capturing, we can support them in their wider strategy around Net Zero. The MOJ and HMPPS are committed to creating a greener estate and we can help them achieve this.”
Geoff McManus, account director responsible for the delivery of the project commented: “This is just one example where Amey’s project team is advising the client on the topic of energy and carbon management.
“We know that the public sector has big ambitions to meet on their journey to Net Zero and our team of experts can help them access funding and make smarter decisions around lifecycle spend.”
