New Government smart meter plans
The Government has released plans for every home in Britain to have a smart meter by the end of 2020. Smart meters will allow us to accurately record your gas and electricity use and lets you see how much energy you’re using as you’re using it.
Smart meters will mean an end to estimated bills. They’ll help you to manage your energy usage, which will lead to a reduction in carbon emissions. So you’ll be saving money and helping to save the environment too.
When will meters be changed?
As part of a two-year trial, backed by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, we’ve changed over 9,700 meters in the UK since early 2008. We’re the largest participant in the Government-sponsored project which is helping us to understand how to make the most of this new technology in the future.
We’ve been developing our plans in preparation for the roll-out of smart meters, but there’s a lot to do to establish a national framework to support smart meters, so the roll-out won’t start for some time. Installing smart meters in more than 27 million homes in the next 10 years is a huge task for the industry, but we’ll keep you up to date with developments.
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When you join better plan, we’ll send you an Electricity Monitor worth £45* which allows you to see the electricity you’re using, much like a smart meter will in the future.
We provide you with all the tools, hints, tips and free advice you need to help take control of your energy use, save money and earn cash credits. For example, if you manage to reduce your energy use by 10% in the first year, you could save at least £100**- and we’ll give you a £15 cash credit on your bill†.
On top of all this, we’ll match each unit of electricity you use with a unit of 100% cleaner, greener hydro electricity which isn’t harmful to the environment.
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Reduce your energy use by 10% - based on Southern Electric average dual fuel bill paying quarterly or by Direct Debit. Based on prices as at
May 2009. Based on domestic consumption of 3,300 kWh electricity p.a. and 20,500 kWh gas p.a. Includes VAT at 5%.
†Based on an overall energy reduction of 10% or more a £15 cash credit will be awarded. This is based on a 12-month measurement period that begins with a meter reading and ends with a meter reading. Awards will be made annually and cash credits will be applied to the member’s bill by SSE.
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