Voltalis is proud to partner with Fife Council to help reduce energy costs, lower carbon emissions and support residents through smart energy management, all at zero cost.
This partnership is part of our wider mission to accelerate the energy transition while ensuring that local authorities like Fife Council can access practical, affordable solutions that deliver real social, economic and environmental impact.
Tackling rising energy costs in council housing
Fife Council manages over 30,000 properties and serves 371,000 residents, a significant share of whom live in electrically heated homes, particularly in off-gas rural areas. Rising energy costs continue to strain both household budgets and council resources.
The reality facing council tenants:
- Decarbonising heat is central to Fife’s Climate Emergency commitments, but large-scale retrofits require significant capital outlay and long lead times.
- Electric heating remains one of the most expensive ways to heat a home, especially in older, less energy-efficient properties.
- Rising energy costs place additional strain on residents already at risk of fuel poverty.
Why Voltalis offers a real solution
Our smart technology helps lower electricity consumption by automatically optimising heating use, without affecting comfort.
There is zero cost to Fife Council, with free technology, installation and no subscription or maintenance fees.
Since the partnership began in 2016, the 133 participating council homes have saved 200 MWh of electricity and avoided 110 tonnes of CO₂e, with 95% of homes taking part in grid balancing events and zero recorded complaints about comfort.
A smarter way to reduce electricity bills
Voltalis’ technology connects directly to a building’s electric heating system, automatically adjusting electricity use during peak demand periods, without impacting comfort for residents. This reduces strain on the grid while delivering consistent, double-digit reductions in electricity use, an average of 12% during modulation events.
By turning standard electric heaters into smart, responsive appliances, Voltalis helps Fife Council lower energy consumption and costs, all without disruptive upgrades or capital expenditure.
Smarter energy management for housing providers
Voltalis’ technology isn’t just about helping residents, it also gives housing providers like Fife Council greater visibility and control over energy use across their buildings.
With real-time data through the Voltalis app, the council can optimise energy performance, reduce running costs, and support sustainability goals, all for free.
Driving a fairer, greener energy future
The partnership with Fife Council reflects a shared commitment to supporting residents while tackling the wider challenge of decarbonising the UK’s housing stock.
By enabling smarter energy use, Voltalis is helping to reduce bills, cut emissions, and make the energy transition accessible to all, starting with those who need it most. The results from this pilot also point to a much larger opportunity, from Fife’s remaining housing stock to its schools, leisure centres and civic offices.precise moment policy and markets have lined up to reward it.
