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Occupancy Value

A smarter, simpler way to unlock desk-Level occupancy intelligence, without additional hardware

measurable.energy uniquely leverages existing desk-level energy data to deliver actionable occupancy insights — all without installing a single sensor. By distinguishing active vs. standby energy use, we can determine real-time occupancy patterns down to the individual desk, eliminating the need for costly, complex sensor installations.


How measurable.energy delivers £40 per desk per year in value — and beyond

Zero Additional Hardware

  • No new sensors, no battery replacements, no calibration.

  • We use existing smart socket infrastructure to extract occupancy data — immediately reducing Capex and installation disruption.

  • Occupancy systems like Vergesense and XYSense require upfront hardware investment and physical access to spaces.

Desk-Level Precision

  • Unlike traditional area-based or bank-based systems, our solution identifies occupancy at the individual desk — not just in zones or banks of desks.

  • This granularity enables hyper-targeted space optimisation decisions.

Trusted Benchmarks – Same Output, Better Efficiency

  • Vergesense: £40/desk/year (based on sensor costs for banks of desks).

  • XYSense: £30–£50/desk/year (based on sqm conversion).

  • measurable.energy: Delivers comparable occupancy insight valued at £40 per desk/year, without hardware costs or space design constraints.

Daily, Actionable Insights

  • Daily max occupancy levels: See in real-time if areas are underused or over-occupied.

  • Occupancy trends by room, team, or desk: Inform relocation, consolidation, or release of office space.

  • Forecast future space needs: Avoid unnecessary office expansions or lease extensions.


Cost-Saving Impacts

  • Prevent overspending on underused space.

  • Identify and release surplus office space — real estate savings can reach £100s–£1000s per desk per year.

  • Improve employee experience with optimised desk availability and space planning.


Summary: £40/Desk/Year That Pays for Itself

You get:

  • Same insights as sensor-based systems

  • Zero install complexity

  • Real-time desk-level data

  • Proven occupancy benchmarks

  • Immediate ROI from existing infrastructure

One smart socket. One software layer. Unlimited insight.
All for the same cost as the competition — but with none of the hardware baggage.


measurable.energy provides two tiers of occupancy within the platform.

  • Basic provides daily occupancy charts in the dashboard and reports. This is included in the cost of the subscription and the value is £20/desk/year.

  • Advanced provides desk by desk occupancy trends over time in the form of heatmaps and incurs an additional subscription. This is valued at £20/desk/year.