What is the smart grid?
Smart benefits
Stay in control
Know what you’re using and make the changes you need
Minimise costs
Avoid estimated bills and only pay for what you use
Free up resources
Automated readings save your staff time and effort
Support net zero
The smart grid’s helping the UK reach its 2050 target
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Your protected data
We keep your smart data secure and don’t store your personal info.
Your trusted partner
We follow the Consolidated Metering Code of Practice (CoMCoP) standards.
Your energy efficiency
We provide industry-specific and general advice about more efficient usage.
Our smart meter performance and targets
We support the roll out of smart meters* for UK businesses.
| Rollout year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
| Target | 2,166 | 1,269 | 0** | 0** |
| Actual | 1,870 | 1,839 | 1,042 | 865 |
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Smart meters give you a more accurate view of how much electricity you’re using. The resulting insights can point the way to positive changes – for both the environment and your organisation. Whether you’re an existing or prospective customer, once you've registered, we’ll get in touch to guide you through the smart meter installation process.
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