The first RWE npower Smart Energy Display was installed in a customer’s home on Monday 30th September, and provides clear and accurate information for energy usage and cost in a simple and engaging way to help households run an energy-efficient home.
The Smart Energy Display shows real-time and historic data about gas and electricity consumption in an appealing graphical way. Using speedometer graphics on the upper screen, supported by a colour traffic light LED, the display shows real time power and cost, while information about cumulative and
historic consumption is shown against a household energy budget on the programmable lower screen. In standby mode the display shows the current time and how much has been spent today.
The geo Duet II Smart Energy Display has been designed and developed in the UK and provides RWE npower with a clear, stylish and appealing colour display that meets the requirements of the Government’s Smart Metering Equipment Technical Specification (SMETS) version 1. It was also designed specifically to support RWE npower’s Foundation Stage Smart Metering Programme. Communication between the display and the smart meter uses the wireless ZigBee Smart Energy Profile protocol, which is both secure and safe.
This is the second time geo has been awarded a volume display contract by RWE npower, having previously delivered the Piccolo display. The Piccolo shows electricity consumption and works with existing (pre-smart) electricity meters.
Neil Pennington, Programme Director of the RWE npower Smart Programme said, “We are very pleased to be working with geo as we get our smart meter installations underway. The team and their products are a key part of our smart ecosystem and we’re very much looking forward to getting real time energy information into the homes of npower customers.”
Patrick Caiger-Smith, chief executive officer at geo, commented: "The rollout of smart metering systems in the UK puts the needs of consumer at its heart. The Smart Energy Display will become a familiar and trusted companion in the home and will undoubtedly become a big talking point among households as they learn how to manage their consumption – particularly as energy costs rise. The npower team is leading the way by providing their customers with the benefits of smart meters and geo is proud to be part of this programme."
About Green Energy Options (geo)
geo designs and produces in-home energy displays, online energy services and mobile applications that make energy engaging. This enables energy suppliers, meter manufacturers and installers to strengthen relationships with their customers by putting them in control of their energy consumption, home appliances and energy budget in a visual, informative and engaging way. geo’s products and services work together with both pre-smart and smart meters and are able to integrate micro-generation to help users to operate an energy-efficient home.
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About RWE npower
RWE npower is a leading UK energy company and is part of the RWE Group, one of Europe’s leading electricity and gas companies. We serve around 6.5 million residential and business customers with electricity, gas and energy. Through RWE Generation, we operate and manage a flexible portfolio of coal, oil, biomass and gas-fired power stations, producing more than 10% of the electricity used in Great Britain. We are also on twitter - @npowerhq and Youtube.
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