If overheads are making you weep, especially over the more frigid months, then we’ve got you covered. Here’s everything you need to know about smart meters and why they’re become essential for UK businesses looking to take control of their energy usage.
The first step is to understand what a smart meter is. Smart meters are next-generation energy-monitoring devices designed to replace traditional gas and electricity meters. Unlike older meters, smart meters transform how energy usage data is received by automatically sending real-time usage information to your supplier.
This removes the need for estimated bills or reporting manual meter readings. Budgeting and energy management is also breezy as they come with a display that gives you a clear view of your energy consumption and costs as they happen.
Smart meters will be part of a nationwide roll out in the UK in 2025, led by the government and energy providers in connection with MHHS (What is MHHS and how will affect your business?), with the aim of making energy usage and monitoring more accessible to everyone – homes and businesses included. This means better control, more accurate billing and a step towards a greener future for everyone.
1) Accurate Billing
Never risk overpaying your energy supplier again! The smart meter is accurate and real time, so you can budget accordingly with precise and up-to-date readings which are also sent directly to your energy provider, so you won’t get stung with unexpected charges. This allows you the significant benefit of only ever paying for the energy you use.
2) Better Energy Management
If you’re unsure or unaware of how much energy each appliance uses, a smart meter allows you to monitor the usage in real time, rather than trying to do some maths – fine for a lot of people but not a totally accessible way for everyone to manage their energy usage.
By identifying patterns and inefficiencies you’ll gain better insight into when and where your business uses the most energy, so you can make more informed decisions to reduce waste. This knowledge, for example, could allow you to shift energy-intensive tasks to off-peak hours, taking advantage of cheaper tariffs and reducing overall costs.
3) Supporting Sustainability Goals
With the UK aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, businesses are under increasing pressure to adopt greener practices. Smart meters support this by providing the data you need to measure and reduce your carbon footprint. By optimising energy use, you can contribute to environmental goals while also demonstrating your commitment to sustainability—a win for your reputation and the planet.
4) Simplified Operations
Does your business operate over several sites or departments? If so, you have probably already seen how managing energy usage becomes a complex endeavour once it begins its sprawl over multiple points.
Streamlining this data with a smart meter involves centralising it, making it easier to track and compare energy consumption across the sites, but being stored and viewed in one place. This makes daily usage during business hours easier to manage, and will help you to spot opportunities for further savings and efficiencies.
The first step to unlocking the benefits of smart meters is ensuring your business has one installed. Most energy suppliers in the UK are offering smart meters as part of their service, and in many cases, the installation is free. If you’re unsure whether you’re eligible, it’s worth reaching out to your supplier to check.
Once your smart meter is installed, you’ll start receiving accurate bills and have access to detailed energy usage data. This data can be viewed on your in-home display or through your supplier’s online portal, allowing you to monitor and manage your energy use with ease.
Our expert team can help you integrate smart meters into your energy strategy, ensuring you maximise their benefits while securing competitive rates on your business energy contracts.
Get in touch with our team if you’d like to discuss this further.
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