EDF launches the first free smart meter with real time electricity prices, energy use and spending.

The SeeZero in-home display shows electricity prices, upcoming prices and zero-price hours when available. EDF customers on its FreePhase tariff, can track dynamic electricity prices and identify opportunities to use electricity when it costs less.

The Freephase rates will go up and down in-line with wholesale electricity prices every day, with day-ahead prices published on EDF’s FreePhase Dynamic price tracker. It is a three-rate structure (red, amber, green) with off peak (amber) rates on average 22 per cent cheaper than the standard variable tariff and night rates (green) 29 per cent cheaper.

In addition customers benefit from free electricity when there’s an excess of renewable generation and electricity demand is low.

Joe Souto, EDF retail director, said: “The display has been developed to help those wanting to take a more active role in managing their energy use and when most efficient to complete everyday tasks such as running washing machines, dishwashers or other flexible appliances.”

Alongside customer-facing benefits, the SeeZero device also includes customer access device (CAD) functionality, which will enable EDF to offer customers access to real-time energy data and to create a platform for future smart energy services and innovations.

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