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HOW CAN I GET A SMART METER?

Every household in Britain will be offered a smart meter by 2020, regardless of whether you are a homeowner, rent or have a prepay meter.

Here are three easy steps to get your smart meter:

  1. 1. REQUEST YOUR SMART METER

    We can help you find your supplier to request your upgrade to a smart meter and for more information about their plans and timetables for installing smart meters. Gas and electricity suppliers are responsible for providing and fitting smart meters for everyone in Britain by the end of 2020. If you have different suppliers for gas and electricity, use our tool to contact your electricity supplier first.

    Request your smart meter

  2. 2. ARRANGE A DATE AND TIME FOR YOUR INSTALLATION

    Fix a time and day for the installation. When your energy supplier is ready to install your smart meter, then they will telephone or email you in order to agree a time to come and change over your meter. 

  3. 3. LET YOUR SUPPLIER IN TO INSTALL YOUR NEW METER

    A trained installer will call round to your home and install your smart meter. It takes about two hours and you will need to be present throughout that time. Your installer will demonstrate how your smart meter works and answer any questions you may have. For more information about the installation process, watch our video here. 

WHAT IF I RENT?

Your energy supplier is responsible for installing your smart meter at no extra cost. If you’re the account holder who pays the energy bills, you are automatically entitled to one. If your landlord pays the bills you can also get a smart meter,  and it’s mutually beneficial for both of you. Speak to your landlord about upgrading.  

CAN I GET A SMART METER FOR MY SMALL BUSINESS?

If your business has fewer than 10 employees, you may be eligible for a smart meter. If your energy bills are included in your rent for your premises, then you can ask your landlord about getting one for your building.

WHEN CAN I GET A SMART METER?

Upgrading homes to smart meters won’t happen overnight. There are more than 26 million homes for the energy suppliers to get to, with the goal of every home having a smart meter by 2020. Watch the video below to find out more about when you can get a smart meter.

Request a smart meter

FAQS

Can I get a smart meter for free?

There is no extra cost for the in-home display. You won't have an extra charge on your bill because you choose to have a smart meter. The costs will be spread across everyone's bills, just like the cost of running and maintaining today's traditional meters are.

Can my smart meter help me save money?

Yes. Smart meters can help us to identify situations where we're using a lot of energy and might want to make changes to this. If you use the information shown on your smart meter in-home display to reduce your energy use, you could reduce your energy costs. Smart meters also mean accurate bills as they bring an end to estimates, so you can be confident that you're only paying for what you've actually used.

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