Get a Smart Meter and Take Control of Your Energy Bill
Smart meters are the next generation of gas and electricity meters – and if you haven’t already got one, now is a great time to get a smart meter installed in your home.
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What is a Smart Meter?What is a Smart Meter?
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How Smart Meters Help YouHow Smart Meters Help You
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How to Get a Smart MeterHow to Get a Smart Meter
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What to Do After You Get a Smart MeterWhat to Do After You Get a Smart Meter
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Use Loop to Get More from Your Smart MeterUse Loop to Get More from Your Smart Meter
What is a Smart Meter?
Smart meters are a new era of gas and electricity meters. Instead of relying on estimates, smart meters show you what you’re using, when you’re using it, and what it’s really costing you.
They automatically send accurate usage and cost data straight to your energy supplier, so manual readings and estimated bills are a thing of the past. You’ll also receive an in-home display (IHD) that shows real-time energy use, helping you make smarter daily choices about how you use energy.
How Smart Meters Help You
Thanks to the UK smart meter rollout, getting a smart meter is free. Your energy supplier can install one at no extra cost, making it an easy step towards more control over your energy use and bills. But there are plenty more benefits.
- Automatic meter readings sent directly to your energy supplier
- Accurate bills based on what you actually use
- Real-time energy monitoring, so you can see your usage and costs
- Access to better tariffs, including time-of-use and green tariffs
- Benefit from free tech at no extra cost
- Future-proof your home for solar panels – smart meters are essential
How to Get a Smart Meter
Getting a smart meter is straightforward.
Contact your energy supplier and request a smart meter installation
Book an appointment at a time that suits you – there’s usually no charge
A qualified engineer will replace your existing meter
You’ll receive an in-home display, so you can start tracking your energy usage and costs straight away
Getting a smart meter is a small change that gives you a much clearer view of how your home uses energy. With smart meters now common across the UK, now is the perfect time to install one!
What to Do After You Get a Smart Meter
Getting a smart meter is just the beginning.
While your in-home display shows what’s happening right now, the real value comes from looking at your energy use over time – spotting patterns, understanding what’s really driving your bills up, and seeing which changes will make the biggest difference to your energy costs.
Simply having a smart meter doesn’t automatically lower your bills, and that’s where Loop comes in.
Use Loop to Get More from Your Smart Meter
Loop is a free app for smart meter households that securely connects to your meter and turns your energy data into clear, practical insights. On average, Loop users cut their energy use by 15%, saving around £250 each year.
By tracking your electricity and gas use over time, Loop helps you understand where your money is going. You can spot where you’re wasting energy, make smarter choices about the energy you’re using, and take steps to lower your bills – all in one simple-to-use app.
There’s no extra hardware and no complicated setup. Just link your smart meter, and you’re ready to go.
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