Janet Dean MP says thousands of people in Burton and Uttoxeter will benefit from ‘smart meters’ under Government plans announced this week.

Smart meters will mean:

•    No more estimated bills
•    No more waiting for the meter man – smart meters can be read remotely
•    Real time information on energy use so that people will be able to see from moment to moment how much gas and electricity they are using and how they can save by switching appliances off.

Janet Dean said,

“Smart meters will offer real help to people who want to save energy - and that means saving money too.”

“The more information you have about the energy you use, the more chance you have to use it wisely, cut back when you can and switch provider for a cheaper deal.”

All homes and small businesses in Britain will have smart meters installed by 2020 under the Government’s plans.  Britain will be the first country in the world to have an overhaul of this size for both gas and electricity meters. Smart metering will help prepare Britain for a low carbon economy.

15 May 2009