Get a smart meter
A smart meter sends automatic readings and its in-home display shows when and where you use energy.
device: Smart meter
problem: Confusing bill
problem: High electricity bills
topic: Smart home & monitoring
What to do
- Ask your supplier to install one — it's free.
- Use the in-home display to spot what costs most.
- Readings are sent automatically, which helps avoid estimated bills.
Useful tools and guides
Related tips
Consider Economy 7 if you can shift usage
Day/night tariffs charge less overnight and more by day, so they only help if you can move enough usage overnight.
Use timers and motion sensors for lights
Lights left on in empty hallways and outdoors waste electricity. Sensors and timers switch them off for you.
Cut standby power
Devices left on standby keep drawing electricity. Switching them off at the wall stops it.
Wash clothes at 30°C
Heating water is the most energy-hungry part of a wash. Modern detergents clean well at lower temperatures.
