Pay As You Go Utility Solutions

Simplify energy billing with cThings. Switch between credit and prepayment, manage supply remotely, and use data insights to improve efficiency and reduce costs—all while ensuring a resident-friendly experience. With an open API and flexible billing provider options, smarter energy management is at your fingertips.

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Flexible Billing for All Utilities

Effortlessly take charge of your utility data with our powerful pay-as-you-go devices, capturing energy usage across electricity, water, heat, gas, and cooling. Designed to work with any meter or control, it’s perfect for properties of all types - from new builds to retrofits, in both high- and low-density areas. With advanced wireless technology, you can remotely disconnect or reconnect energy supplies and switch effortlessly between credit and prepayment billing modes. Boost your revenue collection, minimise debt risks, and deliver smarter utility billing that keeps you in control and your customers satisfied.

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Seamless Integration with the Billing Provider of Your Choice

Take full control of your utility management with our open API, designed to support a wide range of metering and billing services. Enjoy the freedom to choose from our trusted billing partners, switch to a more competitive provider, or integrate directly into your own billing platform for total customisation. With no need to alter your existing infrastructure, changes are seamless, ensuring uninterrupted service and zero disruption for your customers. Stay flexible, stay competitive, and stay in control - effortlessly.

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Go Beyond Billing with Powerful Energy Insights

Revolutionise your energy supply with our smart billing solutions, designed to capture detailed meter data for optimised network performance and accurate, reliable billing. Effortlessly connect to energy infrastructure like HIUs in heat networks or heat pumps to deliver more efficient and personalised services. With AI-driven insights, gain a deeper understanding of energy consumption patterns and unlock smarter ways to meet your users’ needs. Empower your operations with tools that deliver exceptional service, streamline processes, and drive efficiency like never before.

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Connect with Your Energy Customers

Go beyond billing with our solutions that help you engage with residents, educate them on energy efficiency, and streamline maintenance scheduling. Whether integrating with our API to collect and display data on apps or user energy portals, or choosing our in-home display to showcase energy usage and account information, you can provide a seamless and informative experience. The display can be conveniently installed in apartments, keeping residents informed and empowered.

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Stay Compliant and Secure

All our devices are built with industry compliance as a top priority, ensuring you’re ready for upcoming heat network regulations and beyond. Our systems feature end-to-end security, utilising cutting-edge encryption technologies and adhering to best practices for ultimate peace of mind.

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Our Products

cThings HIU Controller

HIU Controller

Manufacturer: cThings

Type: Controls

The HIU Controller remotely monitors and controls Heat Interface Units (HIUs), optimising heat networks and reducing costs.

LoRaWAN

M-Bus

Modbus

cThings LoRa Display

LoRa Display

Manufacturer: cThings

Type: Display

The LoRa Display is a versatile 7” screen that remotely engages and informs residents, featuring a configurable design for various audiences and use cases.

LoRaWAN

Wi-Fi

cThings SmartValve

SmartValve

Manufacturer: cThings

Type: Controls

The SmartValve remotely monitors and controls energy supply to properties.

LoRaWAN

cThings SmartValve+

SmartValve+

Manufacturer: cThings

Type: Controls

The SmartValve features M-Bus to remotely monitor and control energy supply to properties.

LoRaWAN

M-Bus

The Benefits

  • Comprehensive utility management: Capture energy data across electricity, water, heat, gas, and cooling, compatible with any meter or control system
  • Flexible billing options: Switch effortlessly between credit and prepayment billing modes while minimising debt risks
  • Customised integration: Seamlessly integrate with your existing platform or switch to trusted billing partners using our open API
  • Smarter energy insights: Leverage AI to analyse consumption patterns and deliver optimised, personalised services
  • Resident engagement: Educate residents on energy efficiency and provide data visibility via apps, portals, or in-home displays
  • Regulatory compliance and security: Stay ahead of regulations with devices built for compliance, featuring advanced encryption technologies
cThings can help reduce debt on heat schemes by up to 95% compared to before installation
pay as you go benefits for residents