Smart meters to curb energy use

This article in The Guardian discusses how the UK energy supply industry will begin to roll out a £20m trial to encourage households to curb their use of gas and electricity and reduce Britain's emissions of greenhouse gases:

Some 15,000 homes will be equipped with so-called smart meters, allowing consumers and suppliers to track energy use, cutting out the need for meter readings and estimated bills. Another 8,000 homes will be given stand-alone display units, which show consumers how much electricity they are using and what it is costing but which do not pass on information to the energy supplier. Another 17,000 will get advice on how to economise.

Sounds like a move to increase public participation and reflexive feedback practices.

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