PowerSmart Home metering

Traditional mechanical electricity meters are only able to measure total electricity usage. Modern PowerSmart Home ‘smart’ meters record how much electricity is used in half hour periods and have an internal clock to record the time of day and date when the electricity is used.

Meter installations and upgrades

The new meters and PowerSmart pricing will be rolled out progressively over the next decade as part of a long term plan to help reduce the increasing peaks in electricity demand by spreading electricity consumption more evenly across the day. Federal and state governments have committed to installing smart meters to electricity customers around Australia in the years ahead.

PowerSmart meters are now installed when customers require a new meter, such as in new properties or where their electrical installation is being upgraded.

Customers in EnergyAustralia’s network area can also request the installation of a PowerSmart meter to replace their existing meter.

If the meter at your home is planned for an upgrade in the near future, you will receive a letter from us in advance and we will also advise you of the PowerSmart Home rates that will apply.

To find out more call us on 13 15 35.