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Why spring should be smart meter season


As the UK transitions from winter to spring, Valda Energy, a leading energy provider for businesses, is advocating for more companies to equip themselves with smart meters as a strategic move towards additional cost savings


With more than 23 million* UK busi- nesses already having them installed, Valda argues there’s plenty of room for growth, which would put more owner/managers in complete control of how energy is managed. Te company, which has over


33,000 customers across the country, says that spring presents an ideal window of opportunity for businesses that manage their own energy to prepare for the winter months ahead. Josh Turner, Metering Manager


at Valda Energy, comments: “We’re urging more businesses to make the change now, so they’re covered for winter to make substantial savings on their energy bills. “Te devices, which are quick to


install with very little downtime, offer real-time insights into energy consumption patterns, enabling companies to identify areas of inef- ficiency and implement measures to optimise usage — and by monitoring usage more accurately, wasteful practices and informed decisions can be made to reduce costs.” One of the main advantages of


installing smart meters during the spring is the opportunity it provides to fine-tune energy management strategies well in advance of the colder months, adds Josh. “With winter often associated with increased energy consumption


due to heating requirements, companies that proactively install smart metres now can refine the way they use energy and effectively adapt to being in greater control of heating, lighting and switching off appliances before the onset of colder weather when everything becomes more expensive. “Te spring


sees a lull in energy demand compared to the peak winter months and this lower demand translates into shorter installation lead times and greater availability of resources for business seeking to upgrade their energy infrastructure. “Certainly,


by taking


advantage of this seasonal dip in demand, companies can start reaping the bene- fits of smart meter technology sooner rather than later.” In addition to cost savings, smart


season typically Spring presents an ideal


window of opportunity for businesses to manage


their own energy to prepare for the winter months ahead with a smart meter.


Valda Energy is urging more


businesses to make the change now so they can make


substantial savings on their energy bills.


meters offer greater control and flexibility over energy consump- tion, enabling businesses to make informed decisions that align with their sustainability goals. With growing pressure to reduce carbon emissions and embrace renewable energy sources, the adoption of smart meter technology represents a proac- tive step towards achieving environ- mental sustainability objectives too.


For further information, *BBC NEWS


contact: Lynsey Tamlyn E: lynsey.tamlyn@valdaenergy.com


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