CER Smart Metering Publications:
A smart meter is an electronic device that can measure the consumption of energy, record and store more information that a conventional meter and provide real time information to the customer on usage and costs. The benefits of smart metering systems are recognised internationally. Furthermore, in addition to European energy efficiency targets there are a number of key EU legislative instruments which require that customers are properly informed of actual energy consumption and costs frequently enough to enable them to regulate their energy consumption.
Smart meters can contribute to these goals by:
(1) facilitating improved energy efficiency by empowering consumers with more detailed, accurate, and timely information regarding their energy consumption and costs;
(2) reducing overall energy consumption thereby helping the environment;
(3) reducing overall energy bills by shifting any discretionary electricity usuage away from (more expensive) peak consumption times.
The CER, working closely with the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (DCENR), established Phase 1 of the Smart Metering Programme in late 2007. The objective was to conduct a nationally representative smart metering trial in order to assess the costs and benefits of smart meters and to inform decisions relating to the full rollout of an optimally designed univeral National Smart Metering Programme.
The CER has established representative industry fora to deliver at each phase of the Smart Metering project. Both groups are chaired by the CER and consist of representatives from the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (DCENR), Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), ESB Networks, Bord Gás Networks and Irish gas and electricity suppliers.
1.Smart Metering Information Paper and Appended Reports:
The CER has today (17th December 2012) published a Smart Metering Information paper along with a suite of appended reports (CER12213).
Smart Metering Information Paper and Appended Reports
All key publications by the CER relating to Smart Metering are listed below in chronlogical order:
2. Smart Metering Decision Paper
The CER has today (4th July 2012) published its 'Decision on the National Rollout of Electricity and Gas Smart Metering' (CER12092). This paper outlines the descision by the CER, after taking account of responses recieved to its recent consultation on this topic, to proceed to the next phase (Phase 2 - Requirements Definition and Procurement) of the National Smart Metering Programme.
The decision is based on the positive results of the inital Phase 1 of the Programme, namely the comprehensove electricity and gas smart metering trials and associated cost-benefit analyses published during 2011. The decision is further underpinned by relevant European and national legislation which promote smart metering and outline specific related requirements.
The decision paper outlines the high level objectives, data requirements, design, functionality, implementation approach and timelines that will now be formally adopted by the National Smart Metering Programme as it proceeds to the next phase (Phase 2) in delivering a national rollout of electricity and gas smart metering in Ireland to all residential consumers and a significant proportion of small-to-medium enterprise (SME) consumers. For further information please contact Gary Martin (gmartin@cer.ie) at the CER.
Smart Metering Decision Paper cer12092.pdf (1.05 MB, Adobe PDF)
3. Smart Metering Trial Data Publication (Jan 2012) http://www.cer.ie/en/information-centre-reports-and-publications.aspx?article=5dd4bce4-ebd8-475e-b78d-da24e4ff7339
4. Consultation on the Proposed National Rollout of Smart Metering (Nov 2011, CER/11/191) and Responses (Jan 2012, CER/12/004)
http://www.cer.ie/en/information-centre-reports-and-publications.aspx?article=23aacb0d-6f8f-4f00-9512-e252594fbf3e
5. Press Release: "CER Plans Nations Roll-out of Energy Smart Meters in Ireland" (Nov 2011, CER/11/197)
http://www.cer.ie/en/information-centre-newsroom.aspx?article=8ebdc609-e926-4124-9755-0cd0a9ae6877
6. Smart Metering Trials and Cost-Benefit Analyses Findings Reports - Electricity (May 2011, CER/11/080) and Gas (Oct 2011, CER/11/180)
http://www.cer.ie/en/information-centre-reports-and-publications.aspx?article=5dd4bce4-ebd8-475e-b78d-da24e4ff7339
7. Press Release: CER Announces Results of Gas Smart Trials (Oct 2011, CER/11/182)
http://www.cer.ie/en/information-centre-newsroom.aspx?article=6bd2c194-d597-4210-a309-e6274c5b0fa8
8. Press Release: CER Announces Results of Electricity Smart Meter Trials (Oct 2011, CER/11/182)
http://www.cer.ie/en/information-centre-newsroom.aspx?article=081789ad-4179-4a40-8160-f0ee38bcf4ba
9. Smart Metering Public Information Session 30th May 2011 - Presentations and Agenda (May 2011)
http://www.cer.ie/en/information-centre-reports-and-publications.aspx?article=1991d972-ea98-489c-b1c9-447d1a1e8254
10. Responses to 'Second Consultation on Possible National Rollout Scenarios for the Smart Metering Cost Benefit Analysis' (Feb 2011, CER/11/033)
http://www.cer.ie/en/information-centre-reports-and-publications.aspx?article=d0980d7a-f5ac-47e3-b250-52437c3622f0
11. Second Consultation on Possible National Rollout Scenarios for the Smart Metering Cost Benefit Analysis (Nov 2010, CER/10/197) and associated Workshop Notice and Presenation (Nov 2010, CER/10/218)
http://www.cer.ie/en/information-centre-reports-and-publications.aspx?article=f948d38e-a9cf-4b82-aa26-f8f4b4de217e
12. Smart Metering Trial Electricity (TOU) tariffs to apply from 1st October 2010 - 31st December 2010 (Sep 2010)
Note: This is the fifth artilcle on the link below:
http://www.cer.ie/en/information-centre-reports-and-publications.aspx?article=c03aebf5-8048-456c-ba8b-33a79319a818
13. Responses to 'Consultation on Possible National Rollout Scenarios for the Smart Metering Cost Benefit Analysis' (Sep 2010, CER/10/161)
http://www.cer.ie/en/information-centre-reports-and-publications.aspx?article=5181aa3f-4c25-41ef-aed5-0fb219cebe79
14. Consultation on Possible National Rollout Scenarios for the Smart Metering Cost Benefit Analysis (Jun 2010, CER/10/082) and associated Workshop Notice and Presentation (July 2010, CER/10/108)
Note: This relates to last 3 articles on the following link:
http://www.cer.ie/en/information-centre-reports-and-publications.aspx?article=c03aebf5-8048-456c-ba8b-33a79319a818
15. Smart Metering Custmer Behaviour Trials - BGES Residential Gas Tariff (Apr 2010, CER/10/050)
http://www.cer.ie/en/gas-retail-market-decision-documents.aspx?article=070739a1-d5cc-49ad-a1a8-a190f81b5d07
16. Press Release: Smart Metering: Irish Consumers Get Smart (Jan 2010, CER/10/008)
http://www.cer.ie/en/information-centre-newsroom.aspx?page=3&article=dfe2ab09-e9a3-4b64-9f14-72cc8342cd2f
17. Smart Metering Project Phase 1 - Information Papers 1 (Feb 2009, CER/09/024), 2(Jul 2009, CER/09/1222) and 3(Dec 2009, CER/09/186)
http://www.cer.ie/en/information-centre-reports-and-publications.aspx?article=82c24162-6078-4590-91c1-80b9009ab177
18. Smart Metering Customer Behaviour Trials: Electricity Time of Use Tarrifs (Oct 2009)
http://www.cer.ie/en/electricity-retail-market-decision-documents.aspx?article=bae6c058-11d5-49a6-ade0-2aa1aa3ba17c
19. Press Release: Smart Metering for the Irish Electricity Market (Mar 2007)
http://www.cer.ie/en/information-centre-newsroom.aspx?page=7&article=7ac50f1d-ddde-44ea-9ce5-770946868e80
20. Smart Metering - The Next Steps: CER Information (Nov 2007, CER/07/198)http://www.cer.ie/en/electricity-retail-market-current-consultations.aspx?article=01b6318d-3876-4630-8bb5-f54fb368be16
21. Consultation on Demand Side Management and Smart Metering (Mar 2007, CER/07/038)
http://www.cer.ie/en/electricity-retail-market-current-consultations.aspx?article=01b6318d-3876-4630-8bb5-f54fb368be16