The government is proposing that by 2020, every home in the UK will have a smart meter installed. This is quite an ambitious target and the government is keen to get the word out. The smart meter will change the way consumers use their energy. The suppliers use the meters to record customer's gas and electricity use, and together with display device, they let consumers see how much energy they are using. It means that houseowners will not have to stay at home for meter readings. It also means that they will not have to deal with over-estimated bills.
With the changing economic climate, many of the experts on energy and climate change recognise that the meters we currently have in our homes are not suited to our needs any more. A major concern for most consumers today is the need to be more careful with their money.
What are the benefits of a smart meter?
Consumers will be able to make reductions in their energy consumption with a smart meter installed in their homes. The smart meter will help them monitor their energy use and make the necessary adjustments. This is a huge project, one that will take time and affect millions of homes and businesses.
The government is putting forward some proposals as a way of rolling the smart meters out across the UK. The first proposal allows the energy suppliers to take all the responsibilities, which include the supply and installation, and the data management.
A second idea is that the energy suppliers take on the responsibility for the maintenance and installation of the meters. However, have a third part handle the energy data. This particular option is the government's favourite proposal.
A missed opportunity?
Many of the leading manufacturers are encouraging the government's proposals, however are concerned that the delay in the enforcement will result in a missed opportunity for people to upgrade their heating systems. The figures demonstrate that there are around 17 million standard boilers that are still being used across the country.
Experts have claimed that enabling people to monitor their energy consumption by way of the smart meter is hugely advantageous, however the delay will result in many missed opportunities. Using a standard efficiency boiler is also environmentally unfriendly.
The smart meters are beneficial in allowing suppliers to record customer's gas and electricity usage, and letting consumers know how much energy they are consuming on a daily basis. It has been estimated that around 26 million electricity and and 22 million gas meters will need to be fitted at a cost of 7 billion.
Whatever its benefits, one thing is clear for many experts. They believe that with smart meters in every home, it will revolutionise the way households consume energy.
Some key features
No need for estimated bills any more, as the information is sent straight to the energy supplier
The displays are presented in a way that is easily read and understood by people
Allows people to closely monitor energy consumption in their homes - 29958
With the changing economic climate, many of the experts on energy and climate change recognise that the meters we currently have in our homes are not suited to our needs any more. A major concern for most consumers today is the need to be more careful with their money.
What are the benefits of a smart meter?
Consumers will be able to make reductions in their energy consumption with a smart meter installed in their homes. The smart meter will help them monitor their energy use and make the necessary adjustments. This is a huge project, one that will take time and affect millions of homes and businesses.
The government is putting forward some proposals as a way of rolling the smart meters out across the UK. The first proposal allows the energy suppliers to take all the responsibilities, which include the supply and installation, and the data management.
A second idea is that the energy suppliers take on the responsibility for the maintenance and installation of the meters. However, have a third part handle the energy data. This particular option is the government's favourite proposal.
A missed opportunity?
Many of the leading manufacturers are encouraging the government's proposals, however are concerned that the delay in the enforcement will result in a missed opportunity for people to upgrade their heating systems. The figures demonstrate that there are around 17 million standard boilers that are still being used across the country.
Experts have claimed that enabling people to monitor their energy consumption by way of the smart meter is hugely advantageous, however the delay will result in many missed opportunities. Using a standard efficiency boiler is also environmentally unfriendly.
The smart meters are beneficial in allowing suppliers to record customer's gas and electricity usage, and letting consumers know how much energy they are consuming on a daily basis. It has been estimated that around 26 million electricity and and 22 million gas meters will need to be fitted at a cost of 7 billion.
Whatever its benefits, one thing is clear for many experts. They believe that with smart meters in every home, it will revolutionise the way households consume energy.
Some key features
No need for estimated bills any more, as the information is sent straight to the energy supplier
The displays are presented in a way that is easily read and understood by people
Allows people to closely monitor energy consumption in their homes - 29958
About the Author:
Tal Potishman, editor of Heating Central, writes articles about boilers, central heating, plumber Derby, underfloor heating and solar thermal. He specializes in helping save money by advising on efficient heating.
