Smart meters display, for the very first time, how much fuel and electricity customers use, because it's used. Additionally they show the price in pounds and pence. British Gas estimates that UK homeowners could save around GBP65 annually through smart meters. "Smart meters provide customers a chance to significantly lower their energy usage and consequently their bills since the technology creates realtime meter readings," Mr Morgan stated. "This will supply householders with the info that they should lower their electricity consumption consequently. It will likewise stop the method of unreliable estimated bills." Earlier this year the authorities declared the roll-out of smart meters to national energy users could be delayed by 12 months for the fall of 2015, saying some parts of the energy market desired additional time to obtain the smart meter technologies right. The Energy Assistance Line is really a customer champion and an unbiased cost comparison and switching service for homeowners and mediumsized and small companies. The service allows users to just and swiftly compare gasoline and electricity costs, and also to change to the most effective available price in the available on the market place. The service offers a contract administration service along with free advice, including alerts to remind company customers customers when their set - term power contracts are going to finish.