A story that started circulating last week and The Times reported on the 29th March - apparently, British Gas are to start installing Smart Meters into a million homes during 2010.
The programme will create 2,500 jobs and claims that household energy bills could be cut by £1 billion over the next ten years.
The Times reports:
"The meters monitor energy consumption as it is used and send the information directly to suppliers over wireless networks. At the same time, a monitor placed prominently in the home shows customers exactly what they are using, encouraging them to switch off power-hungry appliances."
You can read the full article by visiting The Times website - click here.
Do drop us a line (comment below) if you're one of the first lucky few to get your smart meter and share with us how you find they make a difference.
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