Smart Meter Basics

SMART METERS SMART BC HYDRO IS MODERNIZING THE ELECTRICITY GRID Smart meters are a key first step in modernizing our electricity system and ensuring the safe, reliable delivery of electricity to homes and businesses throughout the province. THE BC HYDRO SYSTEM 8,000km of Transmission lines WHAT ARE SMART METERS? 30.14 kWh Smart meters digitally capture and record when power is consumed or produced. 1.8 Million 1Billion will be installed in British Columbia by 2012. will be in use worldwide by 2020. WHAT MAKES THEM SO SMART? %$4 KEEPING RATES LOW OUTAGE NOTIFICATION In the event of a power outage, your smart meter lets us know immediately, so we can restore power faster. GRID MODERNIZATION Smart meters create a more efficient power system and reduce power loss. They are an investment in the electricity system that pays for itself. THE POWER TO CONSERVE In 2012, you will be able to track your daily electricity consumption online and use the data to help you further reduce your energy use. Smart meters will support our growing economy, the increasing demand for electricity, and create new opportunities and jobs in the green energy field. SMART METERS WORKING FOR YOU $1.6 Billion $70 Million 74,000 Homes ... could be powered across B.C. each year .in avoided costs and increased efficiencies over the next 20 years, keeping our rates among the lowest in North America. .. in rates will be saved over the next three years alone, reducing the upward pressure on rates. with the reduction in wasted electricity delivered by smart meters. For more information on smart meters visit bchydro.com/smartmeters BChydro 5 REGENERATION 0,000 poles Approximately 900. 56,000km of Distribution lines | 41 hydro electric dams