Optimising Energy Management at Everton FC’s New Stadium: A Case Study in Smart Infrastructure
How do you monitor 500+ energy meters across a £500 million stadium that hosts 52,000 fans one day and corporate events the next? Everton FC found the answer.
Everton Football Club’s new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock is not only a stunning architectural achievement—it’s now also a benchmark for cutting-edge energy efficiency. At the heart of its intelligent infrastructure is the N4Energymanager system, expertly deployed in conjunction with Laing O’Rourke.
The Challenge: Managing energy across a multi-use venue isn’t straightforward. Traditional stadiums waste millions in energy costs due to static systems that can’t adapt to varying occupancy levels. With sustainability targets and operational costs under scrutiny, Everton needed an intelligent solution that could scale from intimate events to capacity crowds.
⚙️ Proven Project Delivery
With over 30 years delivering energy management solutions to complex facilities, Aphex Systems brought unmatched experience to this prestigious project. From system design, through to commissioning and training, an on-premise version of our N4Energymanager has been integrated into the stadium’s complex infrastructure—ensuring the system is future-ready, highly scalable, and fully aligned with operational needs.
⚡ Comprehensive Metering Infrastructure
The stadium features over 500 electricity meters, alongside water, gas, and heat meters. These devices feed into the centralised energy platform that offers real-time monitoring and reporting. This enables precise control and visibility across all areas of the stadium.
🌦️ Adaptive Energy Optimisation
Everton’s new home isn’t just a football stadium—it’s a multi-use venue with highly variable energy demands. N4Energymanager has been configured to dynamically optimise energy usage, factoring in weather forecasts, event schedules, and occupancy patterns. The result? Smarter energy decisions, reduced waste, and a greener footprint.
📊 Measurable Results
Early performance data shows the system is delivering projected energy savings of up to 25% during off-peak periods, whilst maintaining optimal comfort levels for all events. The intelligent scheduling has eliminated energy waste during transition periods between events.
🧾 Custom Tenant Billing
A key feature delivered by Aphex Systems is the bespoke tenant billing, designed to support third-party concession billing. Concessionaires, hospitality partners, and other tenants receive transparent, automated energy usage statements—ensuring fair and accurate cost distribution across the venue.
🏟️ The Result: A New Standard for Stadium Intelligence
Everton FC now operates one of the most energy-intelligent venues in professional sport. The stadium team has complete visibility and control over energy consumption, automated billing reduces administrative overhead, and sustainability targets are consistently met without compromising operational performance.
Most importantly, this smart energy foundation positions Everton for future innovations—from EV charging infrastructure to renewable energy integration.
Aphex Systems configured and delivered this powerful N4Energymanager platform, enabling Everton’s stadium to operate more efficiently, sustainably, and intelligently than ever before.
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