How commercial smart meters work

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How do smart meters work?

How can a smart meter help my business?

What does this mean for my business?

How do smart meters work?

Smart meters measure how much gas and electricity you're using.
They also send automatic meter readings to your energy supplier at least once a month, using the same technology as mobile phones so you’ll receive accurate, not estimated bills.

How can a smart meter help my business?

Smart meters are designed to make life easier for businesses.

  • Automatic meter readings mean you don’t have to record or submit your own meter readings
  • Accurate bills mean you only pay for the energy you use
Smart meters Business energy saving

What does this mean for my business?

If you’re an existing business customer with a half-hourly smart meter you can request up to 12 months of smart meter energy use data through contacting us or through your energy broker.

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