Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 September 2022
104. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of homes in the Dublin Fingal constituency that have had smart meters installed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47549/22]
View answerThe Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is coordinating the National Smart Metering Programme (NSMP) and is working with ESB Networks (ESBN) to oversee the installation of over 2.3 million meters by 2025, and in the process make available new products and services to energy consumers. The meter rollout is taking place on a phased basis, with ESBN currently installing smart meters for customers with 24 hour meters. These are mainly domestic and small commercial customers. The rollout for three phase meters to primarily larger commercial and industrial customers, is expected to begin in early 2023. The overall programme is proceeding well, with approximately 40,000 meters installed monthly and over 930,000 smart meters installed to date. Smart meters are being installed on a regional basis and ESBN will give all customers notice when they are rolling out the meters in their respective regions. However, I understand that any customer wishing to apply for prioritised installation of a Smart Meter can do so by contacting eitherESB Networksor their electricity supplier. In terms of more detailed area specific information on the National Smart Metering Programme, CRU provides a dedicated email address for Oireachtas members, at oireachtas@cru.ie for timely direct reply.
