Venue: -----------------------------------------

Date: ---------------------------------, 2015

Topic: Smart Metering

By Stephen. O. Sowemimo
 What is a smart meter?

 Smart meters are a new kind of energy

meter. This "next generation" of meters are a
replacement for your existing meters
(referred to as "dumb" meters) and send
electronic meter readings to your energy
supplier automatically.
 Smart meters come with in-home displays,
which give you real-time feedback on your
energy usage and what it is costing.
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 How does a smart meter work?

 A smart meter works by communicating

directly with your energy supplier, so the
company will always have an accurate meter
reading and there's no need for you to take a
meter reading yourself.
 Smart meters can work in a variety of
different ways, including using wireless
mobile phone type technology to send data.
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Typical Smart Energy Meters

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Working Principles of a Smart Meter

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A Simple Circuit Diagram of a Smart Meter

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 Benefits of having a smart meter
 There are 3 main benefits to smart meters:
 More accurate bills — smart meters mean
the end of esimated bills, and the end of
overpaying (or underpaying) for your energy
 No one has to come to your home to read
your meter; you do not have to submit meter
readings yourself
 Better oversight and management of your
energy use with a real-time data display in
your home
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 Will a smart meter save me money?

 A smart meter itself won't save you money,

but the extras your smart meter will come
with can offer much insight into how to
lower your bills.
 Your in-home display lets you see how much
energy you are using at different times of the
day, week, month or year, which could help
you cut your energy usage and your bills by
highlighting ways you can be more energy
efficient.
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 Are there Smart Prepayment Meters?
 Yes. Smart meters work in credit and
prepayment forms.
 In fact, prepayment customers may have
more flexible payment options available to
them with smart meters, including remote
top-up facilities.

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 In Summary,
 Smart energy meters are the next generation
of electricity meters and they can offer a
range of intelligent functions
 Smart meters put consumers in control of
their energy use, allowing them to adopt
energy efficiency measures that can help
save money on their energy bills and offset
price increases.

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 THE END
Thank you for your attention

Questions?

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