Product Offerings
Products:
Smart Heating Controls: Radiators, Electric Heating, Air Source Heat Pumps, Underfloor Heating, Air Conditioning Units, Hot Water Control
Control HQ is a UK-based energy management solutions provider specializing in intelligent control systems for residential and commercial heating. Operating from Birmingham, Control HQ focuses on delivering sustainable, user-friendly, and data-driven platforms that empower users to monitor and optimize energy usage across diverse heating infrastructures.
Core Business and Product Offering
Control HQ provides comprehensive control solutions for a variety of heating and environmental systems. Their smart platform is designed to reduce energy consumption, improve efficiency, and enhance user experience through a centralized digital interface.
Product Focus Areas:
- Smart Heating Controls for:
- Radiators
- Electric Heating Systems
- Air Source Heat Pumps
- Underfloor Heating Systems
- Air Conditioning Units
- Hot Water Cylinders
These products integrate into a centralized, cloud-based management dashboard accessible by homeowners, property managers, and engineers to remotely control and optimize heating systems in real time.
Key Features and Capabilities
- Real-time Monitoring: Allows users to view current heating usage and temperature trends across properties.
- Zonal Control: Manage different areas independently to avoid unnecessary energy waste.
- Data Analytics Dashboard: Provides detailed reports on consumption patterns, costs, and CO₂ impact.
- Remote Access: Web and mobile applications enable full control of heating systems from anywhere.
- User Roles and Permissions: Supports multi-user access with custom permissions for landlords, engineers, and tenants.
These features are tailored to housing associations, local authorities, and private landlords aiming to meet energy efficiency targets and reduce operational costs.
Market Application and Industry Focus
Control HQ primarily serves sectors focused on energy savings, regulatory compliance, and carbon footprint reduction:
- Social Housing Providers
- Local Councils
- Private Residential Landlords
- Build-to-Rent Operators
- Energy Service Companies (ESCOs)
Their system is highly suitable for both retrofit projects and new developments with electric-based or renewable heating systems.
Sustainability and Energy Savings Impact
Control HQ systems directly support the UK’s Net Zero strategy by improving building-level energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. Although exact energy savings vary per installation, typical results include:
- Up to 30% reduction in energy bills for tenants
- 15–25% improved system efficiency through optimized scheduling and zonal control
- Enhanced reporting tools to support EPC improvements and compliance with MEES regulations
Their intelligent scheduling feature also helps avoid unnecessary heating in unoccupied spaces, contributing to environmental and economic gains.
Technological Strength
- Cloud Infrastructure: Robust, scalable backend hosted on secure UK-based servers.
- IoT Device Integration: Compatible with multiple sensors and hardware from leading heating system manufacturers.
- API Support: Enables third-party integration with property management and billing systems.
The system architecture is built with future-readiness in mind, allowing upgrades and scaling without disruption.
Certifications and Compliance
- Compliant with UK building regulations for smart heating installations
- Meets cybersecurity standards for IoT devices and user data protection
- Aligns with SAP 10 guidance for accurate energy modeling in housing
Customer Engagement and Support
While specific customer names are not disclosed publicly, Control HQ is known to collaborate with multiple local authorities and social housing trusts. Their implementation projects are often supported with hands-on training, installation guidance, and ongoing technical assistance.
“We’ve been able to reduce our tenants' heating bills while gaining full visibility over system usage. Control HQ has made a real difference.”
– Property Manager, Midlands Housing Association
Future Outlook
With the UK government tightening energy efficiency standards and expanding electrification of heating systems, Control HQ is positioned for significant growth. The rising demand for scalable, compliant, and intuitive heating control platforms aligns with the company’s long-term vision of reducing fuel poverty and accelerating decarbonization in the residential sector.
Control HQ continues to drive innovation at the intersection of energy, housing, and technology — making smart heating more accessible and impactful across the UK.