Benefits of Smart Meters for Homeowners

Smart meters have become quite popular in India so much so that more utility companies are exchanging the old meters with them. They track the consumption of electricity in real-time. This information is then sent to the utility company for monitoring the energy consumption and for calculating your bill. These meters qualify for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes because of their advantages. If you are still considering whether to install a smart meter in your home, here are some reasons that might convert you to use them.

1.     Real-time Information
The information processed by the smart meters India is sent to the utility companies in real-time, approximately every 15 minutes. But that is not all. You can also go online and check how much energy your household has consumed and the way it is being tracked. In some countries, the electricity consumption is displayed against the temperature recorded helping users to understand their consumption patterns. Some companies allow for detailed tracking listing down the appliances which use the maximum electricity and so on.

2.     Transparent Information
One of the reasons electricity meter manufactures in India are promoting smart meters is because of their accuracy and transparency. You will never have to worry again whether your electricity bill is miscalculated or misread. The automated digital CF network allows efficiency reading and easy transmission of information of your electricity use. In addition, as mentioned above you can view your usage in real-time. During the analogue meters, a person need be present in the household at the time of the visit of the service provider. This hassle is now eliminated with the use of smart meters.

3.     Control of the Electricity
Imagine the time when you had to visit or contact your provider when you moved to a new place. You would have to tell them to shut off the electrical service to your home. But not with smart meters. Smart meters can do this automatically and does not need the intervention of a human element. It is so much more convenient with smart meters because more often than not, the task of shutting off the electricity supply is put last on the list. Earlier, a worker from the provider would have to come home to do this work; with smart meters, you are making it more convenient for every stakeholder.

4.     Power Outage Information & Electricity  Redistribution
A smart meter automatically finds out when there is a power outage at the home unit and informs the power company. Some companies even ensure that you are informed about the power outages and when the electricity is restored. Smart meters, along with smart grids, ensure that there is electricity distribution across the system when there is an electrical problem, lightning strikes, or when there is a high use of energy. The excess energy is absorbed and redistributed without causing any damage to the appliances and outlets.  

5.     Environment-Friendly
With the help of real-time information, users can now adjust their use of electricity. During times of electrical crises, they can reduce the consumption; at the same time, they can now observe how much their cooling and heating units are causing the electricity bills to rise or fall. This way, users can now finally have a control over the electricity expenses and contribute to the environment. 


HPL Electric and Power Limited is a leading player in the electrical equipment industry in India. Choose from a wide range of its LED products that have been certified to conform to Indian and International standards such as ISI, CE, and KEMA.

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