Smart Meters

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Benefits for you

Efficiency, safety, reliability and more.
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A modern B.C.: Upgrading the grid

B.C. has changed, and now our meters must do the same.

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Getting Your Smart Meter

Installations began in July, 2011, and will reach all customers by December, 2012.

Frequently asked questions

Get your smart metering answers here.

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In the news

Keep up to date with what's being written about smart metering in B.C.

Straight facts about smart meters

From program costs to rate structures to privacy concerns, the straight facts.

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What we're doing

Installing 1.8 million meters in homes and businesses across B.C. by December 2012.

Lights on faster

In the event of a power outage, BC Hydro's smart meters let us know immediately, so we can restore power faster.

Keeping rates low

Smart meters are expected to save us $70 million over the next three years alone**

Saving you money

Smart meters will save $1.6 billion in avoided costs and increased efficiencies over the next 20 years, keeping our rates among the lowest in North America.

Cool Fact

By 2020, one billion smart meters will be in operation around the world, making the devices one of the most essential technologies for our energy future.

** As included in BC Hydro’s most recent three-year rate filing to the British Columbia Utilities Commission.

For more info

  • Sign-up for email updates on the Smart Metering Program.
  • If you have inquiries about the Smart Metering Program, please contact us.

The case for smart meters

Last Modified: Feb 10, 2012