Half-hourly meters
What is a half-hourly (HH) AMR meter?
An Automated Meter Reading (AMR) electricity meter is a type of metering system which uses automatic meter reading technology to split your energy consumption into more accurate 30-minute blocks called half-hourly (HH) metering.
AMR meters rely on fixed communications, which send remote, automated meter readings to the energy supplier every half-hour. Using this data with monitoring and targeting software such as our SSE Clarity platform, allows you to identify ways you can reduce your energy usage and carbon footprint.
Why do I need one?
Larger businesses typically benefit from half-hourly meters due to their high energy consumption, which is very difficult to measure using a standard meter. Half-hourly customers are billed using 48 half-hourly data periods for each 24 hours. This level of detail reveals what is being used on a day-to-day basis, helping us to forecast much more accurately and helping our customers to get an accurate picture of their energy use, and see where they might improve/reduce their consumption.
For sites with an electricity capacity of 100kW or more, half-hourly meters are mandatory by law.
What are the benefits?
- Remote, fully automated reading – no need for manual readings
- Accurate, timely and up-to-date billing – no more estimates
- Consumption data can reveal trends to help you implement energy saving measures
- Access to our enhanced package of support services and tools – such as SSE Clarity
- Compare energy usage by the day, week, month or year to improve forecasting and help to take control over your budgeting