TEAM Energy highlights smart thermostats as a low-cost catalyst for carbon saving

When tackling carbon reduction in commercial buildings, attention often turns to big-ticket items like solar panels, EV fleets, or major retrofits. While valuable, these solutions can be expensive and slow to deploy. A more immediate and cost-effective opportunity lies in smarter heating control.

In a recent blog, TEAM Energy urges organisations to rethink how they manage one of their largest energy consumers – heating. Their case is clear, smart thermostats, often seen as consumer tech, are strategic tools for reducing emissions.

The Numbers Behind the Opportunity
Heating can account for up to 49% of energy use in non-domestic buildings, according to the Energy Saving Trust. Yet many still rely on outdated or manual controls. Smart thermostats offer a smarter alternative, learning usage patterns, adapting to occupancy, and optimising schedules to deliver 10–15% energy savings. In older or poorly zoned buildings, savings can be even greater.

From Insight to Action
TEAM Energy’s Smart Thermostat Savings Estimator helps organisations assess the benefits of upgrading heating controls. By entering basic details, like building size and heating costs, users receive tailored estimates of savings, carbon reductions, and ROI.

This isn’t about chasing trends. It’s about making informed, data-driven decisions that support sustainability goals. Smart thermostats offer a scalable way to cut emissions, enhance comfort, and show measurable progress, especially for organisations refining their carbon strategies.

A Strategic Starting Point
Meaningful change doesn’t always require major investment. Sometimes, it starts with a thermostat, and a fresh perspective.

Explore TEAM’s blog and estimator to learn more. For organisations seeking practical, cost-effective steps toward net zero, it’s a smart place to begin.