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Our annual smart meter installation targets and performance

Smart Meter Targets for 2026 and Beyond

As the energy market continues to evolve, so do our plans for smart metering. Our targets are designed not only to increase the number of smart meters installed in homes and businesses, but also to ensure that existing smart meters continue to operate reliably and provide benefits to our customers.

Ofgem asks energy suppliers to be transparent about their commitments and the actions they are taking to support customers over the coming years. We are committed to working towards the targets we set, although they may change over time as technology develops, customer needs evolve and the wider energy market changes.

The targets shown for 2028 and beyond are indicative only and may be updated in the future.

The table below sets out EDF's annual targets for:

  • New smart meter installations
  • Upgrades from first-generation smart meters (SMETS1) to the latest smart meter technology (SMETS2)
  • Communication Hub (CH) replacements, which help smart meters send and receive data securely

These targets reflect our ongoing commitment to helping customers benefit from smart metering and better manage their energy use.

 Smart InstallsSMETS1 to SMETS2CH Exchanges
Relevant PeriodGasElecGasElecGasElec
1 July 2026 - 31 Dec 202621,22332,86618,00133,536010,000
202738,34359,37931,90859,4410100,000
202825,24439,09334,30963,9150100,000
202925,24439,09334,30963,9150100,000
203025,24439,09334,30963,9150100,000
2031  34,30963,9150100,000
2032  34,30963,9150100,000
2033  34,30963,9150100,000
Total135,298209,524255,764476,4690710,000

View past year's targets and performance

How did we do in 2025? We've published our performance below.

Our 2025 target 

Utility - Gas or electricCalculated planned annual targetDomesticNon-domesticCredit metersPrepayment meters
Gas204,651181,68322,968158,97322,710
Electric237,903188,36149,542164,81623,545

Our 2025 performance

2025 actual installationsTotal actual installationsDomesticNon-domesticCredit metersPrepayment meters
Gas60,84660,02981751,3918,638
Electric116,97999,95717,02287,67212,285