SATO Corporation
Press launch 13 October 2022 at 9.30
SATO, one in all Finland’s largest rental housing suppliers, is taking part in the nationwide ‘Down a degree’ marketing campaign. SATO has been making long-term efforts to enhance power effectivity. Indoor temperatures of SATO properties have already been monitored and managed with synthetic intelligence for years
SATO is one in all Finland’s largest rental housing suppliers: the corporate owns round 25,000 rental flats which are residence to round 50,000 folks. As a main rental housing actor, SATO has the chance to have a vital influence on the power consumption of properties by the use of optimising heating, air flow and scorching water consumption in residential buildings.
The present power disaster has resulted in even nearer consideration to condo temperatures, as heating accounts for a lot of the power consumption of properties. The goal is to maintain the temperature of SATO properties at round 21 °C, which is a wholesome and energy-efficient indoor temperature.
“We’re taking part in the energy-saving campaign, as it’s important to ensure a constant, sufficient supply of electricity and secure heat production for the coming heating season. Energy-saving measures are also needed to combat climate change and to increase the use of sustainable methods of energy production,” says Arto Aalto, VP for Investments at SATO.
The heating of round 21,000 SATO rental properties is monitored and managed with synthetic intelligence. Temperature and humidity sensors accumulate real-time information on indoor temperature and humidity, and the heating methods of the buildings are managed utilizing synthetic intelligence. Regular measurement information and synthetic intelligence have enabled a mean lower of round 7% in power consumption.
“Artificial intelligence helps us to reduce heating energy peak power demand by around 15−20%. This kind of peak shaving plays a particularly important role in energy management,” Aalto continues.
Using a number of methods to enhance property power effectivity
The design of latest SATO rental properties all the time caters for power effectivity and sustainable constructing options that can final for many years to return. For new properties, SATO goals for power class A, which is significantly greater than the extent required by constructing laws.
“We’ve already been working for a long time to improve energy efficiency, with actions taken by us including introducing remote monitoring and artificial intelligence control, upgrading building automation and control and district heating systems, and adjusting and balancing heating and ventilation systems so that our buildings operate correctly and as planned. Other solutions include the correct functioning of building ventilation and heating systems in different situations, indoor temperature control and maintenance of the recommended temperature in our homes during the heating season,” says Aalto.
“In renovations, our aim is to improve energy efficiency by around 30% compared to the pre-renovation level. We always look into the opportunity to introduce geothermal heat in every new construction and renovation project,” Aalto continues.
SATO properties additionally endure common upkeep rounds to verify facets such because the functioning of air flow, the radiator system and temperature sensors and to carry out different needed small repairs to extend residential consolation. In addition, SATO House Experts monitor constructing situations in their day-to-day work and reply instantly to any points they detect.
“We’re currently planning visits to around 5,000 homes to ensure that the living conditions of the apartments are in proper order and that our residents won’t need to worry about any repair needs. The visits will also involve us providing residents with personal advice on topics such as ventilation and temperatures,” says Elina Vaurasalo, EVP for Housing Business at SATO.
Hot water consumption has a vital influence on property power consumption and subsequently additionally on the carbon footprint of housing. To attain the water-saving targets included in the SATO Sustainability Programme, SATO will implement a water-saving marketing campaign and present its residents with steerage on the sustainable use of water this 12 months, too.
“We aim to be a forerunner in sustainable rental housing. In addition to our own energy-saving measures, we provide our residents with active guidance on how they can contribute towards energy-saving efforts in their everyday lives,” Vaurasalo concludes.
For media enquiries please contact:
SATO Corporation, Arto Aalto, Vice President, Investments, telephone: +358 40 513 0702
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SATO Corporation, Elina Vaurasalo, Executive Vice President, Housing Business, telephone: +358 40 131 4010 [email protected]
Down a diploma is a nation-wide power saving marketing campaign. It encourages all Finns to save lots of power. The marketing campaign is organized by Motiva, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland, the Ministry of the Environment, the Prime Minister’s Office and the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra. https://www.astettaalemmas.fi/en/campaign_info
SATO Corporation is an knowledgeable in sustainable rental housing and one in all Finland’s largest rental housing suppliers. SATO owns round 25,000 rental properties in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, Tampere and Turku.
SATO goals to offer a wonderful buyer expertise and a complete vary of city rental housing options with good entry to public transport and companies. We promote sustainable improvement and work in open interplay with our stakeholders. SATO invests profitably, sustainably and with a long-term view. We improve the worth of our property by way of investments, divestments and repairs.
In 2021, SATO Group’s internet gross sales totalled EUR 298.3 million, working revenue EUR 304.5 million and revenue earlier than taxes EUR 259.4 million. The worth of SATO’s funding properties is round EUR 5 billion. www.sato.fi
