About the rollout

There is no additional cost for installation of your smart meter. At the point of installation you may be offered an in-home display that shows your spending in near-real time for no additional cost. You won’t have an extra charge on your bill because you choose to have a smart meter. The costs will be spread across everyone’s bills, just like the cost of running and maintaining today’s traditional meters are.

Smart meters are not compulsory; it's entirely your choice. The government requires energy suppliers to offer smart meters to all homes across Great Britain by the end of 2025, but whether you accept them is completely up to you.