Energy Monitoring Unit

Seeing is believing and it is important for our customers to have a full understanding of their gas and electricity usage and patterns.

What’s the difference between an Energy Monitoring Unit and a smart meter?

A smart meter is a an electricity and gas meter with an attached communication device (similar to a mobile phone) which constantly records accurate readings of energy usage (every half hour for electricity and daily for gas). Every day, the smart meter will send these readings through to first:utility. We then use this information to provide you with accurate bills.

An Energy Monitoring Unit is a remote, digital monitor that works independently of the smart meter. This device will provide you with a visible, quick estimated view of how much electricity you use at certain times of the day, how much it costs and the level of C02 your household is emitting. It is not a smart meter and is not 100% accurate. However it is useful for highlighting where you can cut down on your electricity – you’ll be surprised at just how much power it takes to boil a kettle or run halogen spot lights in your kitchen!

Purchase an Energy Monitoring Unit

See how much your electricity is costing you in pence per kWh.

Energy Monitoring Units are available to purchase from first:utility for £35.

Contact our Customer Service team on 0845 215 5000 to place your order