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Meet George Backhouse, our new Frontend Engineer
People
September 2026
Say hello to George Backhouse, the newest face on our frontend team!

cThings Joins Elvaco to Accelerate Smart Metering and Building Intelligence
Company
May 2026
We are delighted to announce that cThings has officially joined Elvaco AB, marking an exciting new chapter in our journey to deliver smarter energy and building management solutions. Since cThings was founded, our focus has been on helping organisations gain greater visibility into their energy, utilities and building performance through IoT technology, smart metering and data analytics. Today, our platform supports customers across thousands of locations, enabling them to reduce energy consumption, improve operational efficiency and make more informed decisions.

cThings Shortlisted at The Energy Awards 2026
Company
May 2026
We were proud to attend The Energy Awards 2026 alongside our partners, customers and peers from across the energy industry. Being shortlisted was a fantastic achievement and a testament to the collaboration, innovation and dedication that went into the project. While we didn’t take home the award this year, we are incredibly proud to have been recognised amongst so many outstanding organisations driving innovation across the sector.

How Smart Energy Monitoring Helped Reduce Energy Consumption by 14%
White Paper
April 2026
Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) providers are facing increasing pressure to reduce energy costs, improve ESG performance and provide residents with greater visibility of their energy consumption. Access to accurate, real-time data is becoming essential for making informed operational decisions and delivering more sustainable buildings.

cThings Attends Enlit Europe 2025
Company
November 2025
The cThings team is delighted to be attending Enlit Europe 2025, one of the energy industry’s leading international events, bringing together customers, partners and innovators from across the globe. Enlit provides an opportunity to connect with organisations that are driving the future of energy through smarter infrastructure, digitalisation and sustainable technologies.

Showcasing Smart Utility Solutions with Caravan Park Electrical Services at the Land leisure & tourism show
Company
November 2025
We're looking forward to showcasing some of the latest metering and smart utility solutions we’ve been developing alongside Caravan Park Electrical Services. Working together, we've developed connected technologies designed to help caravan parks, marinas and leisure destinations gain greater visibility and control over their energy and utility infrastructure.

Smarter Heat Networks: Achieving HNTAS Compliance Through Connected Innovation
White Paper
October 2025
Achieve HNTAS compliance and unlock smarter, more efficient heat networks with cThings’ connected monitoring and retrofit technology.

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.