As of the end of 2023, energy suppliers in Great Britain had roughly 30 million smart and advanced meters in operation in residential and non-residential buildings. The number of smart and advanced meters in operation in the country increased almost 25-fold since 2014. Meanwhile, there were some 22 million traditional meters still in use in 2023.
Number of smart meters and traditional meters in operation in Great Britain from 2012 to 2024
(in millions)
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