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Half Hourly Electricity Meters
Essentially, any UK business with peak loads of more than 100,000kWh of electricity per year will typically have an half hourly (HH) meter installed. Half hourly meters can also be referred to as 00 meters. HH record data from consumption every 30 minutes – this information is communicated to the energy supplier. We will break down half hourly meters as best we can to hopefully ease your mind.
Half hourly meters can be found everywhere
Ranging from call centres, manufacturing sites, supermarkets all the way to sites which consume as much as places like Manchester Airport, half hourly meters can be found everywhere! Over 160,000 sites are affected by this so it is definitely worth checking if you are part of this large number, further explanation on finding out how can be found below. If your site requires a HH it is vital you have a Meter Operator (MOP).
MOP is an organisation in the energy industry who hold the responsibility for installing and maintaining electricity and gas meters. They also provide the technical meter details to the Data Collector to enable collection of consumption data.
A HH Data Collector is in charge of collecting HH consumption data from the meter. The data is then certified and passed to the supplier for billing. HH meters allow you to understand your consumption and provides you with a reliable source of information for your businesses energy management. What more could you ask for? HH meters can be a great way to save your business money.
Finding out if you have a HH meter is easy
All you have to do is check the number next to your supply number marked ‘S’ – if the number reads 00 then you have a half-hourly meter.
Pricing for HH can vary. The following charges may appear on your bill if you have a HH Meter:
- Energy Charges: We offer fixed price contract means you know precisely how much you will pay every month and can budget accordingly.
- Once you are on a HH meter, you should never receive an estimated bill. This is measured in kWh.
- Capacity Charges: this charge relates to the Available Capacity for your site. The Average Capacity is the demand for your site which is agreed with the Distribution Network Operator (DNO) and they ensure this is available to you.
- Reactive Power Charge: this is the difference between the working power and the total power consumed. If a site has a high reactive power, more current has to flow to provide the same output. This means more capacity has to be provided, potentially increasing costs for DNO.
Our dedicated Account Manager will get to know and understand your business, we will provide you with tailormade solutions and any information that can save your energy bills. If you would like to know more about half hourly meters, please visit here. Switch and save with D-ENERGi, get your free quote today.
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