Smart Energy GB, the voice of Britain’s smart meter rollout, has announced a partnership with Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE). The partnership will allow people living in rural communities across England to learn more about the benefits of smart meters.
Every home in Great Britain will be offered a smart meter, at no additional cost, by 2020. Smart meters bring an end to estimated bills and show people how much energy they are using in pounds and pence, in near real time.ACRE is the national body for the 38 Rural Community Councils (RCC's) who make up the ACRE Network, of which the Community Council for Berkshire (CCB) is one. Together we reach 11,000 rural communities and support 80,000 community volunteers across rural England.
Smart Energy GB will work with ACRE to provide information on smart meters through:
• promotional events to enable rural communities to learn more about the rollout of smart meters
• creating materials to provide information about the rollout of smart meters to off gas grid residents
• providing training for community volunteers about how they can inform their communities, particularly those who are not on the gas mains supply, about the benefits of smart meters
Sacha Deshmukh, Chief Executive of Smart Energy GB, said:
“This partnership with ACRE and the RCC's will help get the smart meter message out to rural communities across England. We particularly want to reach those who aren’t connected to the gas mains and may not be aware of how they can benefit from smart meters to get their electricity use under control.”
Tim Parry, Chief Operating Officer or CCB said:
“CCB welcomes this partnership with Smart Energy GB, through ACRE, which will enable us to promote smart meters and inform residents in rural areas about the benefits of installing a smart meter to manage their energy consumption. We are the trusted local voice to deliver information and guidance to help people to manage and reduce their energy consumption.”
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