Get smart - bringing meters into the 21st century

Smart meters offer advantages for consumers (reduced energy bills), for the environment (less pollution through reduced energy use), and for the utility (demand management, lower service costs). In addition, they facilitate the use of micro-generation. According to this briefing paper from Energy Watch, the UK consumer watchdog on energy, smart meters can contribute 6% of the UK's Energy Efficiency Commitment, mainly through behavioural changes not requiring investment.