1. Smart grids and intelligent homes: eBay electricity. Stuart Williams. Global Lead Consultant – Sustainability Logica

2. © Logica 2012. All rights reservedNo. 2 Real time information on energy use from smart meters can save users >10% on their bills Government mandating roll out of smart meters Move from quarterly to half hourly readings Detailed usage data helps householders save on their energy bills Daily electricity use

3. © Logica 2012. All rights reservedNo. 3 Smart meters allow “time of use” tariffs to reflect the lower cost and carbon intensity of power off-peak Lowest carbon, cheapest electricity available at night Through demand shifting, business users are even paid to switch off equipment at times of peak demand.

4. © Logica 2012. All rights reservedNo. 4 Smart meters are also key to measuring the electricity your home can generate and store A typical 3 kWpeak array can generate 75% of a home’s electricty needs and £670 of income per year. An electric vehicle could store up to 3-5 days of your household’s electricity needs. By acting as a electricity generator, store and load balancing resource, in future you will be able to sell the electricity services of your home.