GOOD FOR THE PLANET, GOOD FOR YOU

Smart meters are crucial building blocks for a more efficient, greener and smarter energy system. Reliable energy supplies are essential for modern life, and in order to meet the energy needs of the future, we need a digital and flexible energy system. Thanks to the data collected by smart meters, electricity distributors will have more accurate figures on Great Britain’s energy use, and in turn will be able to better match energy supply with demand, guaranteeing essential power reaches homes across the country.

On top of this smart meters are enabling the development of time-of-use tariffs, which charge different rates at certain times of day or night to encourage us to use less energy at peak times. And in the near future, the development of smart technology will enable appliances to automatically make use of these tariffs, without any effort from you. For instance, you could programme your washing machine to turn on at the cheapest time or electric cars could be set to charge automatically when the sun is out and plenty of solar energy is being generated.

Requesting a smart meter from your energy supplier will help you save money by reducing energy costs. It is a small but important step that everyone can take for a cleaner, greener, smarter Britain. What’s not to like?