Yesterday the Government published plans that will mean every home and small business in the country will have a smart meter installed by 2020.Smart meters are a crucial tool in helping Britain become a low carbon economy, but importantly, they will give you the power to know exactly how much gas and electricity you're using at any one time, and therefore cut your energy use as appropriate and save money on your bills.
Smart meters will also put an end to estimated billing which will prevent you being overcharged for energy you've not necessarily used. Plus it will be easier to switch between suppliers and get the best deal on energy.
It's a big project and no other country in the world has yet implemented an electricity and gas smart meter roll out on this scale, but thousands of people in Edmonton alone will benefit and I look forward to seeing the programme delivered.
1 comments:
I'm all for this idea. It should also save money for the gas and electric companies who won't have to spend money on meter readers and bill enquiries.
Hopefully it could also open up the possibility for smarter energy use like the old Economy 7 system.
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