Changing The Way: making Net Zero a reality with new meters
Smart and advanced meters now account for over half of UK meters. Here is what they change for a business energy strategy.
The UK transition to smart meters is in full swing — smart or advanced meters account for 52% of all meters in the UK, with 25.6 million operating in smart mode.
What is a smart meter?
A smart meter is the latest generation of gas and electricity meter. It accurately measures the gas and electricity consumed on a property, along with the corresponding cost, and displays that on an in-home or in-building display unit. Readings are transmitted securely to your supplier at least once a month, so you get precise bills instead of estimates.
Three benefits for business
- **Transparency.** Automated readings remove manual meter reads and give near real-time visibility of gas and electricity usage.
- **Cost control.** A meter alone does not reduce spend, but accurate cost data lets you find waste — inefficient infrastructure, machinery and usage patterns — and act on it.
- **Environmental impact.** Better data reduces waste, and at national scale smart metering underpins a more flexible energy system that can balance supply and demand and absorb more renewable generation.
How iEM360 helps
Our mission is to defend the earth from energy and carbon waste by challenging the outdated energy supply chain and the way buildings are managed. Your journey with us typically starts with a consultation to evaluate your savings potential across a five-year projection, resulting in a detailed report with a 100% energy savings insurance guarantee. Where funding or grants are available, we assess eligibility and support the application.