Advanced meters: safe, accurate and essential

For decades, households and businesses have relied on basic meters, technology built for the needs and capabilities of the last century. But as Tasmania transitions to a cleaner and smarter energy future, our meters must match the technical needs of our changing energy landscape.

The advanced meter, also known as a smart meter, is the essential link connecting households and businesses to modern energy technologies and their many benefits.

Why are advanced meters so important?

Advanced meters record electricity usage in near real-time, capturing data at short intervals throughout the day. This removes guesswork, virtually eliminates estimated bills, and ensures customers are charged only for the energy they use. Advanced meters must also adhere to strict Australian standards, assuring customers that they are safe, highly accurate and reliable.

Advanced meters unlock practical, meaningful benefits that improve the customer experience. With access to timely usage data through our free aurora+ app, customers can track how they use energy and make informed decisions about when and how they can save money. Small changes, like running energy hungry appliances during off-peak times, can lower bills and reduce bill shock.

For households with solar panels, advanced meters can precisely measure the energy exported back to the grid, ensuring customers receive accurate feed-in credits and optimise the performance of their solar systems. 

Aurora has proudly installed advanced meters for over 93 per cent of Tasmanian customers and is well on track to meet the State Government’s commitment to deliver the rollout by 2026.

At Aurora, we know Tasmanians want more control, greater transparency and accurate energy bills, and the advanced meter will make this all possible. They are safe, reliable and essential to ensuring customers can access the many benefits from Tasmania’s evolving energy future.