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EnergyGrip for district heating

Insight and control across your district heating network

EnergyGrip brings data from heat meters, heat interface units, pressure and temperature sensors, installations and external systems together in one independent energy management platform.

Monitor network performance, analyse heat consumption, detect disruptions sooner and use reliable data for billing, maintenance, reporting and smart asset control.

Nextalink and EnergyFlip are integrated components of EnergyGrip for local data collection and end-user insight.

Start with one heat network, location or customer group and scale up easily from there.

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INDEPENDENT PLATFORM · HARDWARE-INDEPENDENT · REAL-TIME DATA · API INTEGRATIONS · SCALABLE

One central foundation for professional heat network management

Managing a district heating network requires reliable data from every part of the chain. This includes heat meters, heat interface units, pressure and temperature sensors, production installations, supplier portals and administrative systems.

When this data is spread across multiple systems, gaining a complete view of the network takes time. Disruptions may only become visible when performance declines, a fault occurs or an end user contacts the heat company.

EnergyGrip brings all relevant data together in one central environment. This creates a reliable foundation for:
  • Real-time heat network monitoring
  • Insight into consumption and network performance
  • Disruption and anomaly detection
  • Billing and administrative processes
  • Maintenance and service
  • Reporting and sustainability
  • Smart asset control
  • Communication with end users

EnergyGrip transforms complex heat data into clear and immediately actionable information.

From metering to management and optimisation

A heat meter shows how much heat a connection has consumed. Professional heat network management, however, requires more than a meter reading.

By combining data from different parts of the network, you gain insight into the performance of the complete system. You can see how installations perform, where pressure or temperature levels deviate and which connections use unexpectedly high or low amounts of heat.

With EnergyGrip, you can:
  • Continuously monitor heat consumption and supply
  • Identify unusual return temperatures
  • Analyse pressure and temperature differences
  • Detect disruptions sooner
  • Monitor heat interface unit performance
  • Investigate heat losses and inefficiencies
  • Prepare maintenance more effectively
  • Compare networks and locations
  • Make reliable data available for billing
  • Provide end users with better information

Heat data becomes a practical tool for both day-to-day management and the continued development of the heat network.

What does EnergyGrip offer your heat company?

Central insight into network performance

Monitor connections, meters, sensors and installations from one central environment. View current and historical data and compare different parts of the heat network.

Earlier detection of disruptions

Configure alerts for unusual consumption, missing data, unexpected temperatures, pressure differences or other notable developments.

Reliable data for billing

Make validated metering data available to existing administrative and billing processes. Reduce manual processing and avoid unnecessary corrections.

More targeted maintenance

Use real-time and historical data to investigate disruptions remotely and send field engineers to site with better information.

Better heat interface unit performance

Monitor heat interface units and analyse temperatures, flow rates and performance. This makes potential issues visible sooner.

Greater transparency for end users

Give residents and customers insight into their own heat consumption and make questions about usage and costs easier to answer.

Scalable heat network management

Start with one network or location and expand EnergyGrip with additional meters, connections, assets and users.

One independent platform for all heat data

EnergyGrip brings data from different sources together in one energy management platform.

This includes:
  • Heat meters
  • Electricity meters
  • Gas and water meters
  • Heat interface units
  • Temperature sensors
  • Pressure sensors
  • Production installations
  • Pumps and control systems
  • Main meters and submeters
  • Data from building management systems
  • Administrative and billing systems
  • External data sources and APIs
Within EnergyGrip, you can:
  • View current and historical data
  • Structure networks, locations and connections
  • Compare consumption and performance
  • Detect anomalies and disruptions
  • Configure alerts and notifications
  • Create graphs and reports
  • Export data
  • Share data through APIs
  • Make metering data available for billing
  • Monitor and control compatible assets

EnergyGrip operates independently of meter brands, manufacturers and suppliers. This allows you to manage data from a wide range of technical environments within one platform.

EnergyGrip voor installateurs

Without a gateway where possible. With a gateway where necessary.

Does your heat network already have digital meters, sensors, a building management system or a usable API? This data can often be made available directly in EnergyGrip.

Is additional local data collection required? The Nextalink gateway can be used to read heat meters, heat interface units and sensors and securely send the data to EnergyGrip.

This means that existing metering equipment does not automatically need to be replaced.

The combination of direct integrations, APIs and Nextalink makes it possible to manage both existing and new heat networks within the same EnergyGrip environment.

How EnergyGrip works for district heating

1. Select a heat network or location

We start with a specific situation. This could be a communal heating system, neighbourhood heat network, apartment complex or portfolio containing multiple heat networks.

2. Map meters, assets and systems

Together, we assess which meters, heat interface units, sensors, installations and software systems are already in place.

3. Connect the data to EnergyGrip

Existing digital data sources are connected directly or through APIs wherever possible. When local data collection is required, Nextalink can be used.

4. Configure the network and users

Heat networks, locations, connections, assets and users are clearly structured. Dashboards, alerts and access permissions can then be configured.

5. Use the data for management and billing

Monitor network performance, identify anomalies and make reliable metering data available for maintenance, reporting and billing.

6. Share insight and control assets where possible

Give end users access to relevant consumption data and use EnergyGrip to control compatible assets where technically possible.

Which applications does EnergyGrip support for district heating?

Heat network monitoring

Monitor consumption, supply, temperatures, pressure levels and other network values from one central environment.

Disruption detection

Receive notifications when data is missing, values exceed configured limits or installations show unusual behaviour.

Heat interface unit monitoring

Monitor heat interface unit performance remotely and identify issues involving temperature, flow or efficiency sooner.

Billing support

Make reliable metering data available to existing billing and administrative systems.

Data-driven maintenance

Analyse disruptions and anomalies remotely and direct field engineers more effectively based on current information.

Reporting and sustainability

Use current and historical data for performance reports, sustainability targets and internal decision-making.

Integration with existing systems

Share data through REST APIs with billing software, ERP systems, building management systems, BI tools and custom applications.

End-user insight

Give residents and customers access to their own heat consumption and increase transparency around usage and costs.

Smart asset control

Where technically possible, control compatible assets based on current network data, operational settings or unusual performance.

EnergyGrip is the solution

EnergyGrip is the central energy management platform for the heat network. Nextalink and EnergyFlip are integrated components used when the situation requires them.

EnergyGrip

Within EnergyGrip, heat data, networks, locations, connections, assets, users and processes are managed centrally.

The platform can be used for:
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Network and location management
  • Alerts and notifications
  • Reporting and data exports
  • Role and permission management
  • API integrations
  • Billing support
  • Asset monitoring
  • Smart asset control

Nextalink

Nextalink is EnergyGrip’s data collection component.

The gateway is used when heat meters, heat interface units or sensors need to be read locally and no suitable digital connection is available.

Nextalink collects the metering data and sends it securely to EnergyGrip. If digital meters or usable integrations are already available, Nextalink is not always required.

EnergyFlip

EnergyFlip is EnergyGrip’s end-user component.

Through EnergyFlip, residents, customers and other end users can gain insight into their own heat consumption. This increases transparency and helps users become more aware of their energy use.

EnergyFlip can also be provided as a white-label solution, allowing the app and communication to align with the heat company’s brand identity.

Not every heat network requires the same components. EnergyGrip is configured based on the available meters, assets, systems, users and management objectives.

From EnergyGrip to the Heat Network Platform

Some heat companies need more than an energy management platform. They also require support with the day-to-day operational management of their district heating network.

For these organisations, Aurum and Circet Netherlands developed the Heat Network Platform. This integrated model brings technology, data and operations together to support professional and scalable heat network management.

EnergyGrip forms the digital foundation. The platform collects and processes network and consumption data and makes it available for monitoring, billing, reporting and smart asset control.

Circet adds the operational layer, including:
  • 24/7 heat network monitoring
  • Automatic detection and follow-up of disruptions
  • Support for customer processes
  • Coordination of installers and field engineers
  • Coordination of on-site activities
  • Operational reporting and feedback

The heat network owner retains control and ownership of both the network and the data. Digital and operational processes are provided as an ongoing service.

The Heat Network Platform is particularly relevant for heat companies that want to manage their networks professionally and at scale without developing all the required technology, monitoring and operational capacity themselves.

Discover the Heat Network Platform

Schedule a meeting about the Heat Network Platform

The Dutch Collective Heat Act introduces stricter requirements relating to professional management, transparency and consumer protection. EnergyGrip and the Heat Network Platform help heat companies prepare their data and management processes for these requirements.

You manage the heat network. Aurum provides the digital foundation.

As a heat company or heat network operator, you understand the network, the end users and the operational objectives. Aurum adds the energy management platform, data collection and digital infrastructure.

Your role
  • Manage the heat network and its assets
  • Safeguard continuity of supply
  • Organise billing and customer processes
  • Plan maintenance and sustainability measures
  • Inform end users
  • Make decisions about optimisation
Aurum’s role
  • Provide the EnergyGrip platform
  • Support the integration of data sources and existing systems
  • Use Nextalink where local data collection is required
  • Manage software, connections and updates
  • Support the configuration of networks and users
  • Provide a secure and scalable digital infrastructure

This means you do not need to build your own energy management platform or development team, while still having a professional digital foundation for heat network management.

Suitable for different heat companies and operators

EnergyGrip is relevant for organisations that want to manage communal and district heating systems professionally.
This includes:
  • Heat companies
  • Heat network operators
  • Municipal heat organisations
  • Energy cooperatives
  • Property owners with communal heating
  • Housing associations
  • Homeowners’ associations with block heating
  • ESCOs and energy service providers
  • Installers and technical service providers
  • Operators of sustainable heat sources
  • Organisations managing multiple local heat networks

The solution is particularly relevant when you want to manage multiple meters, heat interface units, connections or heat networks from one environment.

Customer example: EcoFocus

EcoFocus and Aurum: digitalising heat networks with real-time insight

 EcoFocus manages sustainable heat networks and uses EnergyGrip to make data from meters and installations centrally available.

With real-time data collection, dashboards and a back-office integration, EcoFocus has access to reliable information for monitoring, billing, maintenance and customer enquiries.

EnergyGrip therefore forms the digital foundation for more efficient heat network management, greater transparency and the continued development of its services.

Discover how EcoFocus uses EnergyGrip to monitor heat networks more effectively, make data centrally available and provide better support to customers.

View the EcoFocus customer case

Customer example: Watts

Watts and Aurum combine smart heat interface units with real-time energy data in EnergyGrip.

By monitoring heat interface units centrally, performance issues and anomalies become visible sooner. This allows heat companies and installers to investigate disruptions faster, carry out maintenance more effectively and continue optimising the heat network.

EnergyGrip turns data from the heat interface unit into a practical foundation for service, management and future smart asset control.

Discover how heat interface units, reliable metering data and EnergyGrip work together to provide better performance insight, more efficient maintenance and future-ready heat network management.

View the Watts customer case

Start with one heat network or location

You do not need to roll out EnergyGrip across all your heat networks immediately.

Start with one representative network, building, installation or customer group.

During a pilot, you can discover:
  • Which data sources are available
  • How networks and connections are configured
  • Which anomalies become visible
  • How monitoring and disruption detection can be configured
  • Which data is required for billing
  • How end users can be given access
  • How EnergyGrip fits into existing management processes

After the pilot, the environment can be expanded to other locations, networks and applications.

Discuss a pilot project

Why EnergyGrip?

Hardware-independent

Combine different meters, sensors, heat interface units and external data sources without locking your organisation into one supplier.

 

A reliable data foundation

Bring data from the complete metering chain together and monitor data flows centrally. This provides one consistent foundation for monitoring, reporting and billing.

 

Scalable

Start with one heat network or location and expand to tens, hundreds or thousands of connections.

 

Flexible integration

Use REST APIs to connect EnergyGrip to billing software, building management systems, ERP platforms, dashboards and other business software.

Securely managed

Aurum is ISO 27001- and ISO 9001-certified. EnergyGrip supports features including role and permission management and multi-factor authentication.

 

Continuously developed

Aurum manages software updates, security and the ongoing development of EnergyGrip. This allows you to focus on continuity of supply, network performance and customer satisfaction.

Frequently asked questions

Not always. EnergyGrip is hardware-independent. Existing digital meters and systems can be connected directly or through an API wherever possible.
When additional local data collection is required, Nextalink can be used.

EnergyGrip can bring together data from heat meters, heat interface units, temperature and pressure sensors, electricity meters, water meters, production installations and external systems.
The exact possibilities depend on the equipment and available interfaces.

Yes. When a heat interface unit has the required meters, sensors and communication interface, relevant data can be made available in EnergyGrip.
This may include temperature, flow and performance data.

Yes. EnergyGrip can make reliable metering data available to existing administrative and billing processes.
The required integration depends on the billing system and preferred configuration.

Yes. Alerts can be configured in EnergyGrip based on missing data, threshold values and unusual behaviour.
The exact detection options depend on the available metering data and configured rules.

Yes, when the installation and technical integration support this.
Compatible assets can be controlled based on current data, operational settings or predefined conditions.

Yes. Through EnergyFlip, residents and customers can access their own heat consumption data.
EnergyFlip can also be provided as a white-label solution.

Yes. Through REST APIs and other integrations, data can be shared with billing software, ERP systems, building management systems, BI tools and custom applications.

The Heat Network Platform is a management model that combines EnergyGrip, data collection and operational support.
Aurum provides the digital foundation. Circet provides services such as 24/7 monitoring, disruption follow-up and coordination of installers and field engineers. The customer remains the owner of both the heat network and the data.

Yes. EnergyGrip can initially be configured for one network, building or group of connections. Based on the results, the environment can then be expanded.

Aurum supports the initial assessment, data integrations, configuration and further scaling. A helpdesk and support from a dedicated contact person are also available.

Make heat data part of professional district heating management

Would you like to bring network performance, billing, disruption detection, maintenance and end-user insight together in one central environment?

Bring a specific district heating use case to the conversation. Together, we will assess which data is available, how EnergyGrip can be connected and how the platform can support your operational processes.

Discuss your heat network