How much electricity do smart meters consume?

[Nottseagull]

I'm due to have my electricity meter replaced this week and I'm presuming it's going to be a smart meter. But I understand these things emit a signal 24/7 just like a phone on standby, just so that a meter reading can be taken automatically every quarter. Now, obviously this saves alot in meter reading expenses, but who is actually paying for all this extra power that they need?

 

[Titus]

You think too much.

 

[Was not Was]

Well, it'll be a teeny tiny amount compared to the amount you could save as a result of being aware of how much energy you're using, Shirley.

 

[beorhthelm]

not alot but something and you pay for it. however you should be more concerned that they will be hacked and some scrote will switch your power off remotely.

 

[Cappers]

Irony!
They get you both ways

 

[Badger]

I think a smart meter is usually installed on the cable before it enters your property so you don't have to pay for the cost of running it.

http://thebrighterenergydebate.npower.com/smartmeters/How-much-electricity-does-the-smart-meter-use.aspx

 

[00snook]

I think a smart meter is usually installed on the cable before it enters your property so you don't have to pay for the cost of running it.

http://thebrighterenergydebate.npower.com/smartmeters/How-much-electricity-does-the-smart-meter-use.aspx

This is the right answer as best as I am aware.

 

[Papak]

Why not connect it to a smart meter and measure it?

 

[tubaman]

None if they're sensible.