Smart Meters

Published: 2024-02-27

What are smart meters?

Smart meters are the next generation of gas and electricity meters. They are designed to replace traditional meters and offer a range of benefits to consumers and energy suppliers.

How do smart meters work?

Smart meters work by measuring the amount of gas and electricity you use in real-time. The data is then sent to your energy supplier automatically, so you no longer need to provide meter readings.

Smart meters also come with an in-home display that shows you how much energy you are using in pounds and pence. This can help you to better understand your energy usage and make changes to reduce your bills.

Benefits of smart meters

There are many benefits to having a smart meter installed in your home. Smart meters can help you to:

• Save money on your energy bills by identifying ways to reduce your usage
• Monitor your energy usage in real-time and make changes to reduce waste
• Receive accurate bills based on your actual usage, rather than estimates
• Help the environment by reducing your carbon footprint

How to get a smart meter

Smart meters are being rolled out across the UK by energy suppliers. If you would like to have a smart meter installed in your home, you can contact your energy supplier to arrange an installation.

Are smart meters safe?

Smart meters are designed to be safe and secure. They are subject to strict regulations and standards to ensure that they meet the highest levels of safety and security.

Smart meters use secure wireless communication to send data to your energy supplier. The data is encrypted to protect your privacy and ensure that it cannot be intercepted by hackers.