What is a smart meter and why does it matter for Leafy Energy?

What is a smart meter?

A smart meter is a digital electricity (and often gas) meter that automatically sends your consumption data to the grid operator and your supplier. You no longer need to submit manual meter readings, and data can be read at a much finer granularity than once per year.

Why is a smart meter important for Leafy Energy?

• Hourly data: Leafy Energy uses dynamic hourly tariffs. A smart meter tells us exactly when you consume.
• Near real-time insight: The app can display charts that almost live-reflect what’s happening at home.
• Automation: Smart home devices, EV charging, and batteries can react to actual usage and price data.

Without a smart meter

Without a smart meter, we can only work with estimates or periodic billing data. That’s enough for rough insights, but you miss out on the full benefits of dynamic pricing and smart control.

In Leafy Energy, the smart meter is therefore the primary data source for insights, graphs, and advanced automations.