Britain is in the middle of the biggest upgrade to its energy infrastructure in a generation. Millions of households have already made the move to smart meters, enjoying a better understanding of their energy usage and becoming part of a cleaner, greener, smarter energy system.
SMARTER HOMES
Smart meters are helping to build a greener economy — but change begins at home.
36% of the UK’s electricity demand comes from households.
Delta-EE, 2019
73% of households with a smart meter have taken at least one step to reduce their energy usage.
Smart Energy Outlook report, March 2019
There are already 14.9 million smart meters installed in homes and micro-businesses across Great Britain.
SAVE ON YOUR ENERGY
A smarter energy system means that we’re all better off.
£100+ Annual estimated saving per household with medium usage, using a smart meter
… rising to £300 Annual estimated saving per household with a smart meter by 2030.
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