Shell Energy is currently installing second generation smart meters in accordance with the government’s smart meter roll out scheme . Under this rollout, the aim is to have smart meters fitted in 85% of households across the UK by the end of 2024.
How do I get a smart meter from Shell Energy?
If you are a Shell Energy customer, it is therefore likely that the supplier will approach you soon (if it hasn’t already), to have a Shell Energy smart meter installed in your home . If you agree to have a smart meter installed, you will be given an installation appointment.
If you’re a Shell Energy customer, you can get a Shell Energy smart meter fitted in your household for free. With this set up, you will start receiving more accurate bills and handy energy saving tips based on your energy usage data, both of which can help you save money on your energy bills!
Where can I buy a smart meter from shell?
Visit the Shell Energy shop , where you’ll find everything from smart thermostats to video doorbells. Smart meters give you greater control by letting you see exactly how much energy you’re using and how much it’s costing you. They’re the perfect complement to your smart home.
Can my energy supplier insist on having a smart meter installed?
While many customers have been frustrated with suppliers’ decision to insist on having a smart meter installed, Smart Energy GB, who are in charge of the smart meter rollout, confirmed that providers are permitted to offer lower tariffs and can insist on smart meters as a condition .
An answer is that with smart meters comes the potential for savings , and it all starts with tracking your energy usage. If you’re keen to say goodbye to manual meter reads, and hello to energy savings, visit our smart meter page today.
You could be thinking “What is a smart meter and how does it work?”
The UK has set itself an ambitious target of having smart energy meters installed in every home by 2020 – one that energy companies are struggling to fulfil on time and to budget. Smart meters record your energy usage in real time to show you how much energy you’re using, as well as supplying this information directly to your energy supplier.
This of course begs the query “How long does it take to install a smart meter?”
We work with SMS Plc (Smart Metering Systems) to provide smart meter installations for all Shell Energy customers. It normally takes two hours to install both gas and electricity meters, and we’ll need to switch off the supply for 30 minutes per meter installed.
Will my smets2 meter still work after I change to shell?
So, if you have a SMETS2 meter, it should continue to work after you change to Shell . However, bear in mind that the supplier has been encountering problems with receiving automatic data from its smart meters, as explained in the section below.