Smart meters available to Hong Kong subdivided flats meeting new living standards

Landlords or operators of subdivided flats in Hong Kong that meet new government living standards can apply to CLP Power for smart meter installation.The smart meters, which now cover 90 per cent of residential households supplied by CLP Power, are open for application following the Basic Housing Units Ordinance taking effect on March 1. CLP, the city’s largest power supplier, provides electricity to Kowloon and the New Territories, including Lantau and Cheung Chau.Equipped with advanced communication systems, the meters can automatically send usage data to help customers monitor their electricity consumption. This enables users to better manage energy use and reduce costs, while also allowing earlier detection of electricity shortages so that staff can respond quickly and maintain a stable power supply.“We will explore more artificial intelligence solutions to continue to enhance our smart meters and provide Hong Kong, and our clients, safer, more reliable, more efficient electricity supply,” said Anthony Lo Chi-wah, director of customer success and sales.“For the basic housing units, we will also install smart meters inside, as most of our clients basically now use smart meters.”The company began rolling out its smart meter replacement programme in late 2018. It now serves 2.8 million residential households and small to medium-sized enterprises.