6 smart meter facts that should convert sceptics

1 Smart meters come with a handy in-home display that shows the amount of energy being used in near-real time, to help you make changes that save energy and money. 2 You can switch energy supplier and tariff in the same way as anyone with a traditional meter. Smart meters should make switching easier, as you’ll have the information needed to choose the best tariff and supplier for you. 3 Smart meter information is transmitted through its own secure communications system rather than via the internet. 4

The data transmitted is protected by law so homeowners will have control over every aspect, including how often information is sent to your supplier. 5 The smart meter rollout will deliver savings of nearly £17billion, which will far outweigh the investment of almost £11billion – meaning an overall saving of nearly £6billion between now and 2030. 6 Smart meters are expected to help the UK save nearly 30 million tonnes of CO2 by changing the way we use energy.

Smart Energy GB is a Government-backed organisation tasked with informing Great Britain about the benefits of the smart meter rollout