The Republic of Ireland plans to roll out a €1.2bn ($1.4bn) smart meter programme in 2019 that will take in every domestic household and business in the country by 2024, according to the Commission for Energy Regulation. It is expected to be rolled out across all households and businesses with an average monthly bill of up to €100 or less. The machines enable customers to monitor their electricity consumption more closely and make it easier to switch providers, among other benefits.
The Republic of Ireland plans to roll out a €1.2bn ($1.4bn) smart meter programme in 2019 that will take in every domestic household and business in the country by 2024, according to the Commission for Energy Regulation. The move follows a trial in 2009 and 2010, a lengthy consultation process and a detailed cost benefit analysis, which demonstrated the meters offered value for money. The machines enable customers to monitor their electricity consumption more closely and make it easier to switch providers, among other benefits.