An AMR or smart meter is an advanced utility meter. AMR stand for Automated Meter Read. This means that the meter collects half-hourly consumption data and transfers the data to an energy management system where it is stored and can be analysed. The half-hourly data can be collected for gas, electric and water and removes the need to outdat...
With business energy reduction high on the priorities list, companies are looking at all the ways to save energy. We’ve made a list of energy saving recommendations to give businesses somewhere to start. 1. Increase Energy Awareness Inform the staff and building users of how much energy really costs. This could appear on the compan...
Ever since the introduction of Automate Meter Reading, or AMR, it has been possible to automatically collect utility consumption data without requiring manual meter reads. However, despite the possibilities of AMR, a number of companies continue to undertake manual reads. Below, we explore the pros and cons of AMR and meter reads: AMR...
Sub-metering systems enable you to break down where and when your overall energy is used. Before installing the system, a site survey should be carried out to understand the overall energy usages that will then develop a careful plan to match the client’s expectations. As sub-metering systems are very versatile and flexible they ha...
The MPAN (Meter Point Administration Number) is a unique number for the supply and is usually found on the electricity bill issued by your supplier. The full MPAN is 21 digits in length and should be printed in the format below on a recent electricity bill. The Profile Class is very relevant to the expected usage pattern and is loose...
The MPRN (Meter Point Reference Number) is a unique number for each gas supply and is usually found on the gas bill issued by your supplier. Unlike the electrical MPAN, the MPRN is not a structured number but is usually 6 to 10 digits in length and should be printed in the gas bill. It is worthy of noting that if your MPRN starts with 74...
Energy bill verification is checking that your business energy suppliers are charging you correctly for what your business is actually using. Energy bill verification should normally be included if you use an energy broker to secure your energy contract. Alternatively, energy bill verification could be included in your energy reportin...
Understanding your business energy bills can give you the knowledge to reduce your business energy spend. The benefits of understanding your business energy invoices is vital if you want to be able to check your business is being charged correctly for the energy its using, as well as being able to identify potential savings. Energy bills...
