Case Study: Reliable Heat Metering for RHI Compliance in a London Commercial Plantroom.
05 August 2025
Sector: Luxury Mixed-Use Property (Commercial Plantroom)
Solution Provided: Supercal 5 Heat Meters
Completion Date: April 2025
Overview
A prestigious residential and commercial building located in London required an accurate and compliant heat metering solution to support its participation in the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. The property, which combines high-end residences with commercial spaces, needed metering equipment that could deliver long-term reliability and meet strict performance standards.
Challenge
The metering system needed to be MID Class 2 approved and capable of precise, consistent data logging to qualify for RHI payments. Given the complexity of the building's heating network and the premium nature of the property, the client needed a metering solution that was both technically robust and unobtrusive in a luxury environment.
Solution
DMS Metering Solutions supplied and supported the installation of Supercal 5 heat meters. These meters are specifically designed for high-accuracy thermal energy measurement and fully comply with RHI requirements. Their flexible configuration options and long-term reliability made them ideal for this application.
Results
RHI Compliance Achieved: Installation of Supercal 5 meters enabled successful participation in the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme.
High-Accuracy Monitoring: The meters provided precise data essential for performance monitoring and billing.
Low-Maintenance Operation: The robust design has ensured consistent functionality with minimal servicing requirements
Conclusion
By selecting Supercal 5 heat meters from DMS Metering Solutions, the client ensured full RHI compliance and gained a high-performance metering infrastructure suited to a high-end, central London Commercial Plantroom. The solution not only supports regulatory obligations but also enhances operational oversight and long-term energy efficiency.