Five reasons to switch to a smart energy plan

Save money and gain control with a smarter energy choice

Managing your electricity usage is easier with a smart meter. A smart meter can give you greater visibility of your consumption and access to different plan options based on how and when you use electricity.

By switching to a smart plan, you can better understand your electricity use with my insights, which gives you simple, easy-to-follow insights into when and how you use energy, helping you make more informed choices about your usage.

Here’s why making the switch is a smart choice:

1. Smarter insights

With a smart meter plan, you get real-time insights into your electricity consumption through your online account. Smart meters track your energy use every 30 minutes, giving you detailed visibility of when and how you use electricity. This data helps you:

• Identify peak usage times and shift energy consumption to cheaper off-peak hours.
• Understand which appliances consume the most electricity.
• Make informed decisions to improve overall energy efficiency in your home.

2. More control over electricity costs

Some smart electricity plans offer different rates depending on the time of day, giving you more choice over when you use electricity.

• Time-of-use pricing: Electricity rates can vary across different time bands, such as day, night and peak periods. Shifting some usage to lower-priced periods may help you manage your electricity costs. 
• Flat-rate smart plans: If you prefer consistency, you can opt for a single-rate plan while still benefiting from detailed usage insights to manage your energy consumption effectively.

Shifting your usage away from peak times also helps ease pressure on the electricity grid, making your energy usage more environmentally friendly. 

When demand is high, electricity providers rely on additional power sources, which can sometimes be less sustainable. By reducing your peak-time consumption, you are not only saving money but also helping to create a more balanced and efficient energy system.

3. Reduce your carbon footprint

Energy efficiency is a crucial part of reducing your environmental impact. Smart energy plans encourage more sustainable usage habits, ensuring that you use electricity in a way that aligns with a lower-carbon future by shifting your usage of electricity to lower cost times.

Additionally, shifting your usage to off-peak times can make your electricity greener, as energy demand is lower and reliance on fossil fuels is reduced.

4. More accurate billing

With a smart meter, your electricity usage can be automatically recorded, reducing the need for manual meter readings and helping your bills reflect your actual usage rather than estimates. This means:

• No surprises on your bill.
• More transparency in your energy costs.
• Better budgeting with accurate monthly or bimonthly billing cycles.

5. Tailored plans for your lifestyle

We offer a range of smart energy plans to suit different needs. Whether you’re focused on cost savings, sustainability or convenience, there’s a plan for you:

These tailored options mean there’s a plan for everyone, whether you’re focused on cost, sustainability, or convenience.

ℹ️How do smart plans differ from non-smart plans?

Standard plans charge a fixed rate all day with no insights into your usage. Smart plans offer time-of-use pricing, so you can save by shifting usage to off-peak hours.

If you prefer a simple flat rate, the Smart All Day Plan works like a standard plan but comes with smart meter benefits real-time energy insights and accurate billing with no estimated readings.