A smarter way to consume energy?

We analyse the potential of smart meters

Research from Energywatch tells us that gas and electricity bills are soaring. In 2003, the average gas bill was £330 and consumers were typically paying £242 for their electricity. At the end of 2007, the two figures had risen to £573 and £375 respectively.

Many experts believe that smart meters will allow customers to seize control of these escalating costs and help the government meet stringent environmental targets.

The basic argument is this: because smart meters identify energy consumption in more detail than traditional meters, consumers will be able to adjust usage patterns to reduce total consumption and slash their bills.

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