How Tee Up’s dormitory accommodates both sustainability and operational efficiency
We recently caught up with Mr Kelvin Low, CEO of Tee Up, a leading dormitory operator for migrant workers in Singapore. The management of Tee Up faces the unique role of creating a safe, comfortable and supportive living environment while managing energy and resource consumption. By adopting SP’s Green Energy Tech (GET®) solutions, Tee Up has transformed its utility management, streamlining operations and supporting sustainability goals.
like before using smart meters?
Kelvin Low: Utility management used to be a challenge. Everything was manual. Our staff had to physically visit each room to read the meters. It was time-consuming. And after collecting all that data, someone had to manually enter it into reports for billing. As you can imagine, mistakes happened, and sometimes, numbers didn’t match up.
There was also no way to track consumption in a timely manner. If there was a sudden spike in usage, maybe a leak or excess energy use, we wouldn’t know until much later.
By then, the bill was already out, and resolving discrepancies became another long-drawn process. Generating accurate bills was tough. And ensuring everything tallied across readings, reports and invoices? That took a lot of effort.
Kelvin Low: The difference has been game-changing. We no longer have to send staff to manually check readings. Everything is recorded automatically and fed directly into the system. So no more human errors. And billing is always accurate. Our finance team gets consumption data much faster. That means billing cycles are not disrupted and everything runs more smoothly.
Also, with granular monitoring, we can track energy and water usage down to the hour. If there’s a spike in consumption or a leak somewhere, we’ll catch it right away instead of waiting for the next bill.
The best part? Transparency. Tenants can now see their actual usage, which helps build trust and encourages them to be more mindful of their consumption. It’s a win-win. We’re improving operational efficiency while promoting sustainability.
Kelvin Low: At Tee Up, we needed a reliable, future-ready energy management system to tackle inefficiencies and support sustainability. SP’s GET solutions checked all the right boxes for us.
First, expertise was a major factor. Their solutions align perfectly with our sustainability goals. Also, smart meters and automated monitoring help us stay on top of energy consumption while reducing our environmental impact.
On the operational side, automation made all the difference. We’ve streamlined our meter readings and billing processes significantly. Another huge plus? Tenant engagement. With transparent, detailed energy data, our residents can track their own usage and make more proactive decisions about how they consume energy. It’s all about creating a culture of responsible energy use, and these solutions make that possible.
Kelvin Low: Sustainability for Tee Up is about integrating environmental, social and operational strategies to create a dormitory ecosystem that supports both residents’ well-being and long-term business success through adopting innovative solutions and guiding a culture of responsible living. So, for us, data isn’t just numbers. It’s insights that we can act upon. With smart meters, we can analyse consumption patterns, spot inefficiencies, and make better decisions about how we allocate resources. It’s about using data to influence real change.
We also want to actively involve our tenants in this journey. By educating them on their energy consumption and providing timely insights, we’re empowering them to take control of their usage. We’re even thinking of introducing friendly competitions between dormitory blocks, rewarding those with the lowest average utilities consumption. It’s a fun and effective way to encourage responsible energy habits.
In the bigger picture, integrating smart energy management helps us align with Singapore’s green initiatives while also improving the living environment for our tenants. From cutting down on resource wastage to promoting smarter energy behaviors, we’re setting a benchmark for efficient dormitory management in Singapore.
Whether through smart meters, energy usage monitoring, or microclimate control systems, GET helps businesses achieve operational excellence and environmental responsibility. Discover how SP’s innovative solutions can transform your energy management. Contact us to learn more about SP’s solutions.