Exhibitor Press Releases

Natural gas remains a major energy source in the UK and Europe. About 80-85 per cent of homes use it for heating, cooking, and hot water. It also plays a key role in industry and electricity generation. However, recent global events and supply disruptions have made gas prices much more volatile, affecting both households and businesses.

Gas accounts for about 20 to 30 per cent of energy bills, so when prices go up, overall costs can rise fast. For example, during the 2022 crisis, many people saw their energy bills double or even triple. During periods of high prices, consumers often question whether their bills accurately reflect their usage.

For suppliers and network operators, the challenge is equally complex. Ageing metering

infrastructure, manual meter readings, failures, and connectivity issues can limit access to timely consumption data. Without accurate and regular information, it becomes harder to manage demand, forecast supply, and ensure transparent billing.

Smart gas meters are helping to solve many of these problems!

Secure provides gas metering products designed to support accurate measurement and better visibility of gas consumption. The New Liberty Gas 200 is a SMETS2-compliant meter that uses an electronic measuring unit, making it compact and allowing it to be installed in any orientation. Developed for the UK smart metering programme, it enables

suppliers to capture reliable consumption data while improving customer experience.

The meter features a 12-button keypad that allows manual entry of Unique Transaction Reference Numbers (UTRN) when a Wide Area Network (WAN) connection is unavailable - a feature that is unique in the market. It also supports both credit and Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) modes, allowing suppliers to switch between billing options remotely as required.

For utilities and energy providers, access to reliable data also improves operational efficiency. Detailed consumption insights help support settlement processes, demand forecasting, and network planning.

With gas markets still uncertain, it is more important than ever to measure usage and

track how much is being used accurately. Secure’s gas meters are helping both suppliers and customers understand and manage gas use as the energy world changes.

Come along for a coffee and check out Secure’s SMETS2-compliant gas meters.

Stand: A47