Why do I need a gas smart meter?
Commercial gas smart meters
Commercial users of gas are presented with particular problems as it is currently difficult for them to identify their gas usage patterns. Quantity, time of day and other data can only be monitored manually which is time consuming and costly. Smart Gas Meters provide exact time and quantity of usage data 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, allowing you to better manage your processes and adjust them to save your business money.
Why use a Gas Smart Meter?
- Gas smart meters can dramatically reduce your gas costs and consumption.
- Pinpoint when and why you are using gas.
- Identify wasteful and obsolete equipment.
- Receive alarms alerting you to excessive gas consumption.
- Eliminate inaccurate bills and bill disputes.
UNDERSTAND WHEN AND WHY YOU ARE USING GAS
How will the New Legislation (SMETS2) affect my meter installation?
To meet current legislation and comply with the Government’s future Smart and Advanced Metering requirements, we will be working with our partners to deploy Automated Meter Reading (AMR) devices to all our customers. This will enable your gas meters to be read remotely and provide accurate billing invoices.
What is a gas smart meter?
A logger is attached to your gas meter which measures how much gas you are using every half hour and what it is costing you. It provides up to date information on your consumption and sends it automatically to your supplier, meaning that you are only charged for what you use.
What are the benefits of a smart meter?
The biggest advantage is that your organisation can save money. Your bills are accurate and not based on estimated usage as you are only charged for your exact usage. A smart meter also shows you your usage and what you’re spending, which can help you identify wastage and lower your consumption. This can help reduce your company’s carbon emissions and become greener. We will also be able to provide you with more tailored and personal energy-saving advice.
Why do gas smart meters matter?
Gas prices are increasing. The Climate Change Levy (CCL) is due to increase by 67% in 2019 and another 11% in 2020. On top of this, transmission charges are increasing, and the commodity price of gas has risen by 50% since 2017. It means that it is essential to reduce wastage where possible.
How do you reduce consumption?
For many businesses, it’s hard to know exactly when you gas is being used, nor how much of it. Installing a gas smart meter will put you in control. You will know exactly when and how much you use at any time. You can spot wastage. You can receive alarms to notify you of higher than usual consumption. You can check your bill to see if the consumption matches.
Professional Advice
Get in touch if you would you like to receive information on gas smart metering?
Gas smart meters are simple and safe to install and. You will be disconnected for a short time, but with good planning, it can take as little as 1 to 2 hours.
We can fit gas smart meters to any existing, pulsed gas meter, ranging from U16 up to U160.
Large gas users (732,000+ kilowatt hours per annum) have been obliged to install a smart gas meter since April 2014.
ARE GAS SMART METERS A GOOD IDEA?
The UK government has determined that Smart Meters are a good idea and have introduced plans to install 46 million gas and electric smart meters throughout the UK. The obvious objective is to help energy users reduce their carbon footprint, which is imperative. The good news is that by reducing carbon you will be reducing your costs.
Gas Smart Meters are powerful tools for cutting your gas consumption ……….. if they are used properly.
A smart-capable gas meter will send your consumption data on a daily basis to a reporting platform where you can check your consumption and make sure you are receiving accurate invoices. It can tell you when you are potentially wasting gas and alert you to unexpected increases in usage.
In addition, gas smart meters enable:
- Alerts of gas usage when your buildings are unoccupied
- Improved accuracy of forecasting energy demand at different times of the day
- Help in identifying times of day when usage is high.
- Help in identifying inefficient equipment
- Help in meeting reduction targets and achieving savings of your carbon emissions.
CAN YOU SAVE MONEY BY USING A GAS SMART METER?
By identifying when you use gas throughout the day, you can adjust your processes to suit your needs and your working practices. This can save homes and business a lot of money. Many case studies identify buildings that have been unoccupied during night-time or weekends when gas is being used.