Smart meter: What are Smart Meters

What are Smart Meters ? Smart meters are digital devices used to measure and record energy consumption in real-time. Unlike traditional meters , smart meters can transmit data to energy suppliers automatically, eliminating the need for manual meter reading. They also provide customers with accurate insights into their energy usage, allowing them to make better-informed decisions about how and when they use energy. Smart meters come in different types, including electricity, gas, and water ... Discover the key differences between smart meters and traditional meters . Learn about their benefits, costs, privacy concerns, and how they impact energy consumption. The above dashboard covers only IS-16444 standard certified Smart Meter deployment schemes/projects. However, 1,27,767 non IS-16444 certified but standard functionality compliant Smart Meters were deployed in some projects. In this article we present our analysis about the progress of smart meter deployment under the RDSS, examine key contractual aspects of the scheme, and review the status of smart metering regulations in different states.