Talk to us: 0161 837 3395 How does half-hourly metering work? Home Help and support Meter readings How does half-hourly metering work? Quick links What is a half-hourly electricity meter? Does my business need a half-hourly meter? How does HH billing differ? What is a half-hourly electricity meter? A half-hourly electricity meter is a special type of metering system which utilises AMR (automatic meter reading) technology to provide a more accurate electricity reading. The system relies on a fixed line which sends updated meter reads to the energy supplier every half hour. Because half-hourly meters offer remote, fully-automated reading, there’s no need to read the meter manually, offering greater convenience for businesses and allowing for accurate, up-to-date billing with no need for estimation. Additionally, businesses can access this consumption data from the supplier. By reviewing exactly when they use electricity throughout the day, it’s possible to work towards operating more efficiently and reducing operational energy use. Does my business need a half-hourly meter? For businesses which consume 100 kW of electricity or greater, half-hourly meter reading is compulsory. Other businesses which have a HH electricity demand of 70 kW or above, can opt to have a HH meter installed. If your business has recently moved to new premises and you would like to find out if the property has a HH or non-HH meter reader, it’s easy to determine which type of reader is installed by referring to a previous energy bill sent by the supplier. The bill will contain an ‘S number’ - if the number in the top left is ‘00’, there is a HH meter installed at the property. How does HH billing differ from regular pricing? Thanks to the regular meter reads from your property, HH billing is better tailored to your requirements and usage. This is because the consumption data is much more accurate, eliminating the need for estimated billing, which usually occurs when an AMR system isn’t in place. P272 Mandatory HH Meter Changes As of 1 April 2017, all businesses supplied as profile class of 05, 06, 07 or 08 with an advanced meter capable of recording HH consumption data are no longer settled against a Non-Half-Hourly (NHH) read. Instead, they are now settled as Half-Hourly using HH data. These changes were introduced as part of an Ofgem-backed revision called P272, which requires all of the above profile class meters to switch via a Change of Measurement Class (COMC) to a HH settled meter. How to read your business gas meter How to read your business electricity meter Meter reading & AMR FAQs We hope the resources and guides above have helped you with everything that relates to half-hourly metering and how it benefits small businesses. If you’re still unsure about anything, you’re in need of more help with your invoices or anything else, then be sure to contact our Customer Services team on 0161 837 3395 – they’re always happy to help, whatever your query may be. Alternatively, get in touch using our Contact Us page, fill in the forms there and we’ll direct your query to the relevant department. METER READINGS How to read your business gas meter How to read your electricity meter How does half-hourly metering work? Meter Readings & AMR FAQs Country United Kingdom QUICK LINKS Business Energy Business Gas Business Electricity Sustainability Case studies LEGAL INFORMATION Terms & Conditions Privacy policy Website terms of use Cookie policy Slavery and human trafficking statement COVID-19 risk assessment HELP AND SUPPORT Bills & payments Meter readings Moving premises Contact us Emergencies GAZPROM ENERGY IN EUROPE France Nederland FOLLOW US © 2021 Gazprom Marketing & Trading Retail Ltd trading as Gazprom Energy Registered in England | Registered Address: 20 Triton Street, London, NW1 3BF | Company Number: 03904624 | VAT Number: GB927405129 Cookies on this site We use cookies to make our site work. We'd also like to set optional cookies to analyse how our site is being used and to customise content. To consent to our use of all cookies please select "Accept cookies". To find out more or to manage preferences please select "Cookie settings". Accept cookiesCookie settings