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Make the smart move with a smart meter
Did you know: Smart meters aren’t just for homes, they can be beneficial to your business too! In fact, 9 out of 10 small business owners are happy with their smart meter.*
- Recieve automated meter readings to your energy supplier, saving you time for other tasks.
- Smart meters mean accurate, not estimated, bills – so you only pay for the energy you use.
- Get access to free and regular updates on your energy use from your supplier.
- Identify appliances which use the most energy to reduce your business energy consumption.
*Research conducted by Yonder, June 2024, Eligability may apply
What's in it for me and my business?
There are many benefits to getting a smart meter if you're a business owner.
Firstly, making bills simpler. Smart meters send automated bills direct to your energy supplier, saving you time for other tasks.
Also, you can say goodbye to estimated billing. Smart meters mean accurate, not estimated, bills. That means you only pay for the energy you use, helping you to feel more in control of your budget.
And from the moment your smart meter is installed, you are helping create a smart energy system which could ultimately help reduce our carbon emissions as a nation.
Ready to get started?
Request a smart meter for your business from your energy supplier. Click below and type the name of your energy supplier to get started.
FAQs
Smart Energy GB is the not-for-profit campaign helping everyone in Britain understand the importance of smart meters and their benefits to people and the environment. The national campaign is reaching homes and small businesses across England, Scotland and Wales.
We’ve teamed up to share how smart meters could benefit your small business
Installation normally takes about two hours (one hour for the gas meter, one hour for the electricity meter) and are arranged in advance so that you can make any necessary arrangements beforehand to ensure minimal disruption to your normal business operations.
Q. QuestionCan I arrange installation outside of working hours?
Energy suppliers will work with you to find a time that’s convenient for you both. Some suppliers offer installations on a Saturday or in the evening to minimise disruption to your small business; please speak to your supplier to find out what is available.
Whether your business can get a smart meter or not is based on: * the number of employees your business has * your business' annual turnover · your business' energy consumption