You might also have questions about your smart meter – such as whether you can switch supplier and still keep your smart meter working properly. Like whether you’ve got an older generation smart meter (SMETS1) or new generation smart meter (SMETS2). And it’s not always easy to figure out which type yours is. The problem is there’s a confusing array of meters out there. They check your energy use, then they send your energy supplier the readings – so you get a really accurate bill. Smart meters all do the same job, essentially. And did you know? Smart meters are a really important part of getting the UK ready for a future powered by renewables.
This means you can keep track of how much energy you’re using, which means smart meters can even help you spot ways to save energy. Unlike traditional meters, you can see how much energy you’re using in real time – thanks to something called an “In-Home Display”, which comes with a smart meter. These nifty digital gas and electricity meters send readings to your energy supplier automatically.