What is a smart meter and why should I get one?
YOU know you can get one at no extra cost from your energy supplier – but what actually is a smart meter? And how could it help you save money? In association with Smart Energy GB ©
A smart meter is a clever piece of tech which measures how much energy you are are using in your home and sends your readings straight to your energy supplier.
Unlike an old-style meter, it comes with a smart in-home display that tells you what your energy costing you. Seeing how much gas or electricity you’re using in pounds and pence, as you go along, makes it easy to track and control your energy usage.
You can work out which appliances are guzzling the most power – and use this to make savings by turning them down or switching them off.
The average household in the UK spends more than £600 a year on power*, so most of us are looking to make savings.
And as your smart meter also sends your usage direct to your supplier, you only pay for what you use – no more shocking estimated bills!
When money is tight, it’s a blessing to know that any spare cash is right where you need it most – in your pocket.