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Dimension Economy
Sub-Dimension ICT

Category Electricity Supply
KPI Name Smart Electricity Meters
KPI No. EC: ICT: ES: 1C Type: Core Type: Smart

Definition / Percentage implementation of smart electricity meters
Description

Rationale / The implementation of smart meters allows for a more direct and real-time
Interpretation / measurement of the load on an electricity grid and the consumption habits of
Benchmarking consumers. Real-time data can allow for more real-time pricing of electricity and
the implementation of tools to manage energy usage and peak demand.
A smart electricity meter is an electronic device that provides more real-
time measurement related to electricity consumption and transmits those
measurements directly to electricity utility providers and customers. These
measurements can be effective in some conservation programmes, such as
demand management and for providing information to customers on their
consumption habits.
An increasing trend in implementation and higher values are considered positive.
Source(s) NOTE – Department of Energy. Electric Meters. Retrieved from <https:// energy
.gov/ energysaver/ electric -meters>
Methodology Calculate as:
Numerator: Number of smart electricity meters installed.

Denominator: Total number of electricity meters installed.
Multiply by 100.
Unit Percentage

Data Sources Data can be collected through the local electrical utility.
/ Relevant
Databases
SDG Reference(s) SDG Target 7.3: By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy
efficiency.

Verification Check data source.
Guidance
DATA VALUES:
Data can vary significantly for this KPI.
Normally this value is larger than Smart Water Meters.

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