Smart Electricity Meters
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Smart electricity meters are the new generation of electricity meters, giving customers detailed information to make choices which save money, save energy and make effective use of new low-carbon and renewable technologies.
Design Plan for the roll-out of smart electricity meters
On 29 April 2026 the Design Plan for the roll-out of smart electricity meters was published:
Public Consultation on smart electricity meters design plan
On 2 October 2024, a public consultation was launched to help inform the Department for the Economy's approach to the roll-out of smart electricity meters.
Press release for the launch of the consultation
Cost Benefit Analysis
The Department for the Economy committed in Action 20 of the Energy Strategy 2022 Action Plan to “carry out a cost/benefit analysis of electricity and gas smart meters” in Northern Ireland which was completed in December 2022.