Future Decisions Limited is thrilled to announce its successful selection as a grant recipient by the UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. This prestigious grant is a vital component of the government’s commitment to advancing sustainable technologies through the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP). With this support, Future Decisions will propel its pioneering work in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to achieve the crucial goal of net zero emissions within the built environment.
United Kingdom – In a significant stride towards sustainable innovation, Future Decisions Limited has been chosen as a grantee by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, a part of the UK Government. This grant, a crucial facet of the government’s commitment to sustainable technology through the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP), will accelerate Future Decisions’ groundbreaking efforts in utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to attain net zero emissions within the built environment.
The awarded grant and accompanying government support will expedite the progress of Future Decisions’ AI-driven solutions, which are poised to revolutionize energy management within buildings by integrating an AI overlayer into their control systems. This revolutionary innovation is designed to seamlessly mesh with existing building control systems, thereby eliminating the need for additional hardware investments or extensive control system reconfigurations. The overarching objective is to address the decarbonisation challenges within the built environment, with AI-powered solutions playing a pivotal role in propelling the UK towards its ambitious net zero emissions target by 2050.
Dr. Richard McElligott, Director of Future Decisions Limited, expressed his elation: “The approval of this grant by the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is a testament to our unwavering dedication to harnessing AI for tangible impact, particularly in enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability within the built environment.”
AI-Enhanced Building Control: Future Decisions is at the forefront of developing AI algorithms that optimise the efficiency of both new and existing building control systems, thereby enhancing overall building operational efficiency. This innovation revolves around dynamically adjusting heating, cooling, lighting, and ventilation parameters based on real-time occupancy and environmental data, utilizing learned models of human and asset behavior. Initial results indicate potential energy savings of nearly 60%, significantly reducing a building’s carbon footprint and operational costs.
Seamless Integration: A fundamental principle of Future Decisions’ approach is the integration of their AI solution with existing building infrastructure without necessitating costly upgrades, additional hardware, or complex building management system logic rewrites.
Augmenting Grid Stability: An additional advantageous outcome of optimizing energy consumption within buildings is its positive impact on grid stability and generation capacity. The AI-powered solutions have the potential to proactively manage peak demand, aligning green energy generation with building needs and minimizing demand during periods of high pollution.
Dr. Richard added: “Future Decisions is thrilled to play a pivotal role in aiding UK industries to reduce carbon emissions and drive green innovation through the application of artificial intelligence (AI). We extend our gratitude to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero for the grant, and to AECOM for their continuous support throughout the project.”
For inquiries, please contact Future Decisions via email at [email protected] or visit their website at www.futuredecisions.net.
