SE grant award – Bringing home a share of £750,000 innovation funding.
In-Home Displays is working to help people make the most efficient use of energy while staying safe and comfortable, and our contribution to a sustainable future has just been recognised by Scottish Enterprise. Our R&D partner, Hutchison International, has been chosen as one of the leading green heat companies across Scotland to share in a grant of […]
Why smart metering is an important enabler for Net Zero
Why smart metering is an important enabler for Net Zero In 2019, the UK government committed to operating at Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050. The roll-out of smart meters for consumers and businesses alike is fundamental to meeting Net Zero. Achieving Net Zero isn’t down to one single thing, but many actions across different […]
SmartXtend Zigbee Repeater helps solve Smart Metering HAN Range and Connectivity Issues
Energy retailer Customer Services are plagued by consumers unable to view all their smart meter data on their supplied in-home display. Much is being talked about the long-awaited ALT-HAN solution to address all range issues where consumers are unable to received data from their smart meters to view on installed in home displays. However, there […]
How Covid has shone a light on the importance of moving to digital energy
A recent report (Smart Meter Policy Framework) from The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) released in June 2021, has concluded that the ‘case for smart metering has never been more compelling than it is now.’ The report explains that the Covid pandemic has highlighted the importance of moving to digital services across […]
Boost smart in-home display connectivity to improve customer engagement
Reliable connectivity from an in-home display to a smart meter’s Home Area Network (HAN) is critical to the success of the smart meter roll-out. Furthermore, having a good connection helps to minimise installation times and improves the customer experience, which in turn reduces customer complaints and enquiries. Nevertheless, in-home displays are sometimes abandoned in drawers […]
How in-home displays can help consumers manage their bills amid spiralling energy costs
Energy prices continue to rise exponentially, bringing worry and hardship to many consumers. Ensuring the best tariff deal for your usage profile will help, as will longer-term options including alternative energy sources such as heat pumps and solar power. Energy companies are also looking at innovative ways to engage with customers, offering incentives to better […]