Getting the most out of your Smart Meter

Every smart meter helps us all become more energy efficient and environmentally friendly as we work towards a low-carbon future. Smart meters will help to facilitate the development of Ireland’s growing renewable generation, smart grids and the electrification of transport and heat. 

Smart meters provide you with greater access to accurate information on your electricity usage, giving you greater control over your consumption. To view your usage data, simply sign up to ESB Networks Online Account.

Smart meters are read automatically, enabling more accurate billing and significantly reducing the need for manual meter readings and estimated bills. 

Smart meters are enabling electricity supply companies to offer new smart products and services. These services give more choice and allow you to move some of your consumption to times of the day when electricity is cheaper. 

The upgrade to smart meters will allow ESB Networks to find faults quicker and manage the network more efficiently. It also enables you to switch electricity supplier and move premises more easily. 

The upgrade to smart meters also allows you to generate your own electricity (e.g. using solar panels) and receive payment for any excess electricity you sell to the grid.

The smart metering technology can help us all to manage how and when electricity is being used in Ireland, so that the right amount is produced at the right time, from the right sources. This will help us lower our carbon emissions and reduce costs.