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Foreword
We are on the cusp of a profound transformation of
the energy supply system. In less than ten years we
will see a greater change to the way electricity is sup-
plied and consumed than society has experienced in
the last century. Smart Metering will help turn a static
system with large, centralized generation and one-
way power flows, into a multi-directional, dynamic
system capable of providing real-time information
and integrating micro-generation from renewable energies and enabling
demand response. More than that, smart metering is the greatest con-
sumer empowerment tool to be introduced to the energy supply system
since its inception.
As the discussion about smart metering has expanded beyond the meter-
ing departments of energy companies and technology providers, the need
for basic information on smart metering has increased correspondingly.
That is the thought behind this booklet; to explain in simple terms what
smart metering is, how it works and what benefits it brings. At the same
time we do not shy away from the debates on standards and privacy issues.
As the world leader in smart metering and energy management products
and services, Landis+Gyr has an obligation to provide factual, objective
information on the subject. We have been in the business of energy meas-
urement for well over 100 years, but the introduction of smart metering and
the development of smart grids represent a fundamental change – to the
benefit of individual consumers and society as a whole – not seen previ-
ously. The only way we will be able to meet the energy and environmental
challenges of the 21st century is to “manage energy better”.
Oliver Iltisberger
Executive Vice President EMEA
We are on the cusp of a profound transformation of
the energy supply system. In less than ten years we
will see a greater change to the way electricity is sup-
plied and consumed than society has experienced in
the last century. Smart Metering will help turn a static
system with large, centralized generation and one-
way power flows, into a multi-directional, dynamic
system capable of providing real-time information
and integrating micro-generation from renewable energies and enabling
demand response. More than that, smart metering is the greatest con-
sumer empowerment tool to be introduced to the energy supply system
since its inception.
As the discussion about smart metering has expanded beyond the meter-
ing departments of energy companies and technology providers, the need
for basic information on smart metering has increased correspondingly.
That is the thought behind this booklet; to explain in simple terms what
smart metering is, how it works and what benefits it brings. At the same
time we do not shy away from the debates on standards and privacy issues.
As the world leader in smart metering and energy management products
and services, Landis+Gyr has an obligation to provide factual, objective
information on the subject. We have been in the business of energy meas-
urement for well over 100 years, but the introduction of smart metering and
the development of smart grids represent a fundamental change – to the
benefit of individual consumers and society as a whole – not seen previ-
ously. The only way we will be able to meet the energy and environmental
challenges of the 21st century is to “manage energy better”.
Oliver Iltisberger
Executive Vice President EMEA
