Carers UK and not-for-profit campaign Smart Energy GB are excited to be working together to raise awareness of smart meters amongst unpaid carers in Britain. The partnership aims to support unpaid carers by educating them on the use of smart meter technology which could save some carers time and energy that they may normally spend taking meter readings every month, or on the phone to their energy supplier about unexpected bills.
In Great Britain there are millions of carers who each and every day give their time and energy to support older, disabled and seriously ill relatives and friends. We are delighted to join forces with Carers UK to highlight how a simple upgrade to smart meters could save them money and reduce their day to day life admin.”
Phillippa Brown, Deputy Director of Specialist Audiences at Smart Energy GB
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