{"id":1870,"date":"2011-04-01T16:14:40","date_gmt":"2011-04-01T15:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.propertysurveying.co.uk\/newsletter\/?page_id=1870"},"modified":"2017-03-31T15:54:23","modified_gmt":"2017-03-31T15:54:23","slug":"10-questions-on-smart-meters","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.propertysurveying.co.uk\/newsletter\/?page_id=1870","title":{"rendered":"10 Questions on \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6.. Smart Meters"},"content":{"rendered":"

1\u00c2\u00a0 What are Smart Meters?
\nSmart meters are the next generation of gas and electricity meters. They collect information about your energy use – electronically at regular intervals.<\/p>\n

2\u00c2\u00a0 Why are Smart Meters in the News?
\nThe Government (The Department of Energy and Climate Change) has announced that smart meters are going to be the norm in the UK and rolled out throughout the country.<\/p>\n

3\u00c2\u00a0 Won’t this mean a lot of changes ?
\nYes \u00e2\u20ac\u201c the overall strategy and timetable set out by the Department of Energy and Climate Change estimates that the installation of 53 million smart meters in 30 million homes and businesses across Great Britain will be required.\u00c2\u00a0 This is estimated to have a net benefit to the nation of \u00c2\u00a37.3 billion over the next twenty years based on actual tests in such countries as Sweden and the USA.<\/p>\n

4\u00c2\u00a0 How does a Smart Meter work?
\nThis is a conventional digital volume data meter which can electronically pass over the data to a remote location and show the cost of resources being used in real time.<\/p>\n

5\u00c2\u00a0 What are the benefits of a Smart Meter to the electricity or gas company?
\nSimply, cheaper overheads as there will be no more meter readings \u00e2\u20ac\u201c your energy supplier will receive regular accurate data information on energy usage automatically without visiting your home and without you, the occupier, having to report your own meter reading. This will reduce their costs and call centre traffic and enable better debt management.<\/p>\n

6\u00c2\u00a0 How will the Smart Meters benefit the occupier or consumer?
\nSmart meters and accompanying in-home displays will help you keep track of the energy you use and enable you to use energy wisely.<\/p>\n

7\u00c2\u00a0 How can a Smart Meter save the consumer money?
\nTests have shown that if you can see the cost of the energy you use,\u00c2\u00a0you are more likely to manage your consumption in a more efficient and practical way.<\/p>\n

8\u00c2\u00a0 What benefit is there for the Government?
\nThe government benefits by helping to fulfil its obligations\u00c2\u00a0to reduce carbon emissions as well as helping reduce the number of imported fuels required.\u00c2\u00a0 This reduces our dependence on imported energy.<\/p>\n

9\u00c2\u00a0 What is the timescale for the new meters?
\nIt is targeted that you will have one in your home by 2020.\u00c2\u00a0 There is a foundation stage which is starting now and leading up to 2014.\u00c2\u00a0 Roll out\u00c2\u00a0across the country will take from 2014 to 2019.<\/p>\n

10\u00c2\u00a0 Where can I find more information about Smart Meters?
\nWe recommend that you look at the following websites:<\/p>\n

Government Advice
\nhttp:\/\/www.decc.gov.uk\/en\/content\/cms\/what_we_do\/consumers\/smart_meters\/smart_meters.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n

Energy Saving Trust
\nhttp:\/\/www.energysavingtrust.org.uk\/Home-improvements-and-products\/Smart-meters-your-questions-answered<\/a><\/p>\n

1st April 2011<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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