By Nathaniel Dalby on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
We’re now well over halfway through the smart meter rollout, with 67% of all meters in homes and businesses in Great Britain now smart or advanced, according to the latest government statistics. That means it’s a good time to take stock of the where we are and where we’re going.
When the rollout started, we were yet to witness the global events that would lead to energy price rises and the cost-of-living crisis. Since then, energy consumption has only become more of a concern, with 92% of businesses expecting to increase prices as a result of uncertainty in the energy market, according to PwC’s 2025 UK Energy Survey.
Smart meters are playing a crucial role in these cost reduction efforts. Whether your business already has one, or you’re yet to have one installed, you might be wondering what impact smart meters are already having, and what the future has in store for smart meters…
What impact have smart meters had so far?
They’ve helped businesses cut energy usage
The primary benefit of smart meters for any business is the ability to track your energy usage. All small businesses with