Half Hourly Meters
Need a half-hourly meter installation or a new half-hourly tariff? Get one with us today! We always deliver quickly, with accuracy and efficiency guaranteed.
Why choose us?
- New meter fitted within 2 weeks*
- Accurate readings to avoid overpaying and billing disputes
- Free meter installation when you switch to a new supplier*
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Choose the best deal.
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Schedule an installation date.
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What Is A Half Hourly Meter?
A half-hourly meter is an electricity meter designed for businesses with high energy usage, also known as an HH or 00 meter. Half-hourly meters transmit meter readings every 30 minutes to your energy supplier. This is achieved through a data collector or an accredited third party. It is a legal requirement to install a half-hourly meter when a business consumes 100 kilowatts (kW) or more of electricity during any 30 minutes.
Half-hourly metering ensures that businesses are paying the correct business energy rates. This type of meter helps manage that, so businesses are not undercharged or overcharged and save money on their energy bill.
How To Check If You Have A Half Hourly Meter
The MPAN number located on your electricity meter will help you identify if you have a half-hourly meter.
The image below shows an example of an MPAN. Under profile type, a ’00’ indicates that you have a half-hourly meter.
Half Hourly Meter FAQs
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Does My Business Need A Half Hourly Meter?
An HH meter must be installed by law for businesses with a peak usage rate over 100kW. If you're a business with an energy procurement process, you will likely need a half-hourly meter for your commercial electricity.
Businesses with an HH meter installed must get in touch with a Meter Operator and Data Collector to enable the electricity meter to function properly.
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How Are Half Hourly Meter Charges Different From Normal Billing?
Standard commercial electricity meters require manual meter readings, and a basic smart meter will only send a reading once per month. Half-hourly meters send readings every 30 minutes to ensure that billing is accurate and you’re only charged for the electricity you use.
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What Is A P272 Mandatory Meter Change?
Regulation introduced by Ofgem in April 2017 meant that all commercial electricity suppliers must move businesses with a profile class of 05-08 to a half-hourly meter.
However, non-half-hourly required businesses can still have one installed if they wish. Some businesses do this to get a better handle on their commercial energy usage and to get more accurate billing.
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What Are The Benefits Of Using A Half Hourly Meter?
Half-hourly meters offer benefits for both the business and the supplier. The main benefits are:
- Increase data on electricity consumption
- Accurate billing from the use of actual meter readings every 30 minutes
- Ability to charge different gas and electricity prices for energy used in high peak periods and lower demand periods
- Encourages the use of electricity during lower demand periods when charges are lower
- Increased energy efficiency through knowledge of consumption
- Reduced carbon emissions from electricity consumption and improved environmental credentials
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Can I Switch Business Energy Suppliers If I Have a Half Hourly Meter?
You can switch suppliers if you have a half hourly meter. However, not all business energy suppliers offer tariffs for this meter profile class. As large consumption businesses can be more complex, you may need a more bespoke electricity quote based on detailed consumption patterns.
The business energy suppliers that currently offer half-hourly meter contracts include:
- E.ON
- Drax
- Total Energies
- SmartestEnergy
- EDF
- British Gas
- Shell Power
- nPower
- Crown Oil
- Valda
Need A Half Hourly Tariff Or A New HH Meter?
If you've recently moved into a new premise, if your old meter is outdated, or if your energy usage has grown, you'll likely need a new meter. If it's a new tariff you're after because you're coming to the end of your current contract, this is the right place.
Simply tell us more about your business, and an expert will be in touch to discuss the meter types we can offer your business. From there, we can help you choose the best plan to suit your new meter, and then settle on an installation date.