'We were one of the first suppliers to start installing smart meters over a decade ago and are also the leading installer of second-generation smart meters, so it seems only fitting that we're the company installing
This is an impressive milestone for the whole country and we're proud to be playing a major role in delivering this vital upgrade for energy customers around
E.ON installer connects 10 millionth smart meter to
Roll-out progressing despite Covid pandemic, reaching key milestone in digitising
The meters reduce CO2 emissions by 275K tonnes per year - the carbon emitted by 95,000 households
Millions more households benefit from accurate, not estimated, bills and the ability to switch suppliers seamlessly
The 10 millionth meter represents a significant landmark moment in the digitisation of
New research also shows that these 10 million smart meters alone are preventing the release of up to 275,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions every year - the same emissions as 95,000 households, or a city roughly the size of Chester. Offsetting such a level of emissions would require 1,300 hectares of new woodland to be planted.
'DCC's customers, the energy companies and network operators, have worked hard with us to build this momentum, despite the massive challenge of Covid, adapting to ensure safe ways of working. These meters inform and enable a responsive, smart energy grid, allowing
2020 progress
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic last year more than 5.5 million smart meters have been connected to the DCC network, bringing consumers the benefits of accurate billing and the ability to switch supplier while retaining smart functionality.
The number of second-generation smart meters, known as SMETS2, is still growing steadily, at slightly below the pre-pandemic installation rate. The sustained progress in the roll-out is thanks to the effort of the DCC's customers - the energy suppliers and distributors - who are responsible for installing meters and who have found ways to continue this work while ensuring they keep their staff and consumers safe.
Much of the recent accelerated growth of the DCC's network is attributed to the mass migration of more than three million first-generation meters (SMETS1). These meters pre-date the DCC network and the industry has worked hard to retrofit the many technology variants to the platform, giving the meters full smart functionality which is retained even when the consumer switches supplier.
Carbon savings through smart meters
275,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions is a conservative estimate based solely on reduced energy consumption, and does not take into account other carbon-cutting aspects of smart meters, such as removing the need for home visits to read the meter and shifting demand away from peak times.
Government research shows that on average households in
Energy efficiency
Research by Smart Energy GB has shown that in conjunction with smart meters, energy efficiency will play a vital role in reaching the national Net Zero target.
Energy efficiency and flattening peak demand will become more important as electricity usage is set to double by 2050. The DCC's network will be key to ensuring that increased adoption of electric vehicles and electric heating of homes in the coming years do not overburden the grid
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