You need a smart meter to access smart tariffs and we need access to smart meter data to get you the best recommendation possible. If you don't have one, you might be missing out on savings and failing to get the most out of your smart devices. The reason for this is that energy suppliers need to be able to vary electricity prices by the half-hour for smart tariffs to work, and only smart meters have the ability to record and communicate half-hourly consumption data back to suppliers. 
 
Even if your household is only slightly electrified, installing a smart meter can help you get on top of your electricity use and help inform your electrification journey. Getting a smart meter has numerous benefits: you will no longer need to submit or have estimated electricity readings, and you will get access to detailed information on your consumption by the hour, day, month and year.
 
Installing a smart meter is free and is the responsibility of your electricity provider. This includes a smart meter, an in-home display so you can monitor your usage, and a communications hub which allows your supplier to receive your import and export data.
 
Requesting a smart meter is quick and easy. Industry organisation SmartEnergyGB provides a tool to connect you with your supplier and start the application process process. Click here to begin.