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Is the era of all-inclusive utilities in PBSA over?
White Paper
September 2025
All-inclusive utilities in UK PBSA are under pressure, with rising costs and student misuse making the model unsustainable. The future lies in flexible, data-driven approaches — from capped allowances to smart billing — that cut risk, support ESG goals, and improve the student experience.
Cambridge Student Returns to cThings to Tackle Heat Network Optimisation
People
June 2025
Engineering student at the University of Cambridge, has returned to cThings to complete a Master’s research project focused on optimising district heating networks using heat meter data. Her work supports smarter, more efficient, and compliant heat network management, further strengthening the cThings Cloud platform.
cThings Showcases Smart Metering Innovation with Eastron at Smarter E Europe
Company
May 2025
cThings joined Eastron Europe at Smarter E Europe 2025 to showcase innovative LoRaWAN-enabled metering solutions. Together, they demonstrated how smart technology can transform energy data into actionable insights, supporting efficiency and sustainability across buildings and infrastructure.
cThings Joins Elvaco Partner Event to Explore the Future of Smart Data
Company
May 2025
cThings recently attended the Elvaco Partner Event, where we explored upcoming innovations in smart metering and IoT. Our founder, Dominic Chapman, shared how cThings uses Elvaco technology to help customers turn data into actionable insights. A fantastic few days of collaboration, with sustainability and security at the heart of the discussion.
Welcome to our new backend software developer Tom Christensen
People
March 2025
This month we welcomed a new member of the cThings team, Tom Christensen, who has joined as a backend developer.
Revolutionising Energy Billing in a World-Renowned Ski Resort
Story
February 2025
A renowned ski resort in Mayrhofen, Austria turned to LoRaWAN sub-metering to streamline energy billing for its holiday apartments, replacing time-consuming manual readings with automated, real-time data collection.
The Hidden Costs of Malfunctioning Heat Interface Units (HIUs)
Story
November 2024
A prominent heat network operator approached cThings to address inefficiencies and rising costs caused by a malfunctioning Heat Interface Unit (HIU) within their network.
cThings Expands into the US Market with Energy Management Solutions
Company
October 2024
cThings Limited has launched its innovative energy monitoring platform in the US, helping businesses optimise energy use, reduce costs, and boost sustainability. With real-time insights and seamless integration, cThings is empowering companies to take control of their energy management
cThings to Showcase Innovations at the Smart Buildings Show
Company
September 2024
cThings will showcase IoT innovations at the Smart Buildings Show, highlighting energy efficiency and sustainability.