Think business. Think smart meters.
Take control of your business energy and stay ahead of your energy use.
See what you’re spending.
View your energy use in real time. Businesses find this can help them reduce their consumption and save money.
No more estimated bills.
Paying only for the energy you use makes it easier to manage your cash flow and VAT invoices.
Create an energy management plan.
Your usage data can help you spot trends, budget for future bills, and build an efficient strategy.
The right tariff for you.
Find the electricity and gas tariff that suits your company’s wants and needs.
A cleaner future.
The UK is moving towards cleaner energy. Your business can be part of that movement with a smart meter.
Install a smart meter at no extra cost.
You won’t pay a penny for your smart meter, the installation or the set up. All you have to do is book an appointment and we’ll take care of the rest.
Leaseholders can get smart meters too.
If you're listed as the energy bill payer then you can get smart meters fitted.
We support 3-phase smart meters too.
If you have a 3-phase meter at your business, you can upgrade to a smart meter.
“The engineer was very helpful and explained everything.”
E.ON Next business customer.
“The installation was quick and problem-free.”
E.ON Next business customer.
“Very happy with the installation and service I received.”
E.ON Next business customer.
Before booking a smart meter for your business...
We'll run a couple of checks to make sure we can change your electricity and gas meters, including:
Make sure there's access to your meters.
Check that your electricity and/or gas supplies are with us.
Your mobile signal at your business property is good.
You don’t already have a smart meter.
Then, if all that looks good to us, we'll book an appointment that suits you!
Installing your smart meter is simple.
Book your appointment and relax.
Once you’ve booked your smart meter appointment, you can leave the rest to us.
We’ve installed over 5 million smart meters across the UK. That figure includes over 160,000 smart meters in businesses, ranging from construction to hospitality, so you know we’re good at what we do.
Also, if you have a 3-phase meter at your business, you can upgrade to a smart meter at no extra cost.
You can book your smart meter appointment online or call us on 0808 501 5266.
And if you’ve already booked an appointment, why not find out what a smart meter installation involves so you know exactly what will happen on the day.
Let’s bust some myths about smart meters.
“Smart metered energy is more expensive.”
Wrong. It won’t cost you any more than it would without a smart meter.
“Smart meters will spy on me.”
They can’t. All they can do is measure how much gas and electricity you’re using. Nor do they store information on you, like your name, address or bank details.
“Smart meters interfere with the Wi-Fi.”
Not true. Smart meters use their own secure network to transmit encrypted data, so they won’t be using your Wi-Fi at all.
“My business never uses more energy than it needs, so I don’t need a smart meter.”
We know lots of our customers, are very careful how much energy they use. But when monitoring your use is this easy, you may be surprised at the money-saving opportunities you spot.
Help us become a sustainable energy nation.
As more businesses start to use smart meters, we move closer to a smarter energy grid. A grid that will help us be more precise about the energy we need and go towards reducing CO2 emissions by 25% by 2050.
In fact, if everyone in the UK upgraded to a smart meter, it would have the same environmental impact as planting 70 million trees.
If you’d like to get personalised advice on how your business could become more energy efficient, take our survey.
Why get a smart meter?
Smart meters are great and we believe everyone should have one. They have lots of benefits, like showing you how much you’re using in near real time and helping you take control and manage how much you’re using. They also benefit the environment, by helping customers and energy companies to take action to reduce carbon emissions.
The UK Government expect every home and business to have a smart meter by the end of 2025. To meet this ambition, they are setting all Suppliers a fixed target each year for new smart installations. In 2024, for E.ON this is 672,752.
We believe everyone should have a smart meter, so we will be getting in touch with those who don’t yet have one to offer them a smart meter and support them through this smart journey. Why not get yours today?
Is it worth getting a smart meter?
Smart meters give you the chance to see how much you’re spending on your energy at that exact moment. No more wondering how much it costs when the lights are on and everyone’s in the office.
Plus your new electricity and gas smart meters will send us your meter readings and energy data, so you don't need to.
Financial advantages: a budgeting assistant.
Say goodbye to bill surprises and hello to budgeting brilliance. Smart meters put you in control by showing exactly how much energy you're using in real-time. It means no more unexpected bills – you can track your spending on the spot. And no more estimates. You only pay for the energy you use.
Track how much energy your business is using through your online account.
Fixed tariffs and smart meters. The perfect partnership.
Would you like to have a smaller carbon footprint? Well, a smart meter can help there. By showing you how you use your energy, it can make you more mindful of your usage and help your company develop the kind of habits that could reduce your consumption
Combine that with the 100% renewable electricity you get on our fixed tariffs, which should make you feel good about your energy use.
Leaseholders are welcome too.
If you're listed as the account holder for the energy bills, getting a smart meter doesn't always need explicit permission from your landlord.
However, it's a good idea to talk to them about it and review your lease agreement to make sure you're sticking to any regulations related to meter changes. And if you tell them about the benefits, we're sure they'll be happy to switch!
Are there any reasons why I shouldn't have a smart meter?
Unfortunately, some first-generation smart meters can have a weak signal. This is because they were made to use mobile networks. So, if you have a weak mobile signal in your office, you'll have a weak smart meter.
However, the new dedicated wireless smart meter network set up by the DCC provides coverage to at least 99.3% of premises in Great Britain.
It's also worth pointing out that installing a smart meter won't automatically reduce your bills. But it can show your energy use in detail. Armed with this information, you may be able to spot ways you can improve your energy use. And by becoming more efficient, you'll hopefully reduce your outgoings.