The subject of ‘Smart Metering’ is obviously highly topical at the moment, it goes without saying we welcome this open discussion and all the feedback we are receiving, this enables us to make the best possible product we can. The definition of Smart Metering has always been open to interpretation; our particular definition is: ~ A system that gives the best possible information, as quickly as possible to both the energy company and the consumer. Current Cost is the first step in doing that, geared up for a rapid roll-out to make an immediate change with the consumer, to be followed with the other component parts of the smart metering system that can also talk to our monitor. This gives the consumer the information they need to react now, because we need to act now! Now, that’s smart! We are not alone in thinking that Visual Display Units (VDUs) such as The Current Cost Smart Electricity Monitor can assist people in significantly reducing energy consumption. The beauty of Current Cost is that it shows you how much energy you’re using right now. And it also shows how much it’s going to cost you every day and every month, unless you alter your behaviour. Remember: • It can’t save you money on its own. • It can help you change your habits. David Miliband MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has said: "People want to do their bit to help protect the environment. If they can save money at the same time, all the better. Visual display units (provided free of charge) will help people do both. "Electricity meters tend to be out of sight and out of mind. Visual display units can be put in a prominent place, for example the kitchen. They provide information on electricity use from moment to moment, helping cut unnecessary use, for example by reminding people to turn appliances off rather than leave them on stand-by." Alistair Darling MP, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry has said: "The first step to cutting waste is being aware of it. It's easy to leave a TV on stand-by or phone chargers plugged in when they're not being used. If it was clearer to see how much electricity and money was just being wasted, we'd see how much we could gain by turning some appliances off. "It all adds up. The less we waste, the fewer new power stations we need to build or fuel we need to import. And that means less carbon and less cost. Current Cost - Changing Habits, Reducing Waste