PLUS ES Achieves Two Million Smart Meter Installations in Australia

PLUS ES is transforming how Australian households and businesses manage their energy consumption, having successfully installed two million smart meters nationwide.

Unlike traditional analogue meters, smart meters provide greater flexibility by supplying electricity retailers with near-real-time data, while allowing users to access their consumption information via an intuitive app. This technology is vital for the increasing use of rooftop solar panels and behind-the-meter battery systems.

Rapid Growth and Future Plans

Reaching the two-million mark comes on the heels of PLUS ES celebrating its one-millionth installation back in October 2022, achieving this goal a remarkable two years ahead of schedule. CEO Rob Amphlett indicated that the company intends to maintain its momentum moving forward.

“Over the past four years, we have added a million meters and we anticipate this rapid pace will persist as digital meters become a fundamental aspect of Australia’s contemporary energy landscape,” Amphlett stated.

He further highlighted that digital meters are crucial to Australia’s energy transition, empowering consumers to take control of their energy use while integrating rooftop solar systems, batteries, and other distributed energy resources into the grid.

Regulatory Changes and Future Installations

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) and the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) are working towards the complete replacement of all legacy meters by 2030, with plans for free installations. This initiative follows a ruling by the AEMC announced in November 2024, which was initially revealed in August 2023.

Founded in 2017, PLUS ES was acquired earlier this year by DigitalBridge, a firm focused on alternative asset management, and it facilitates installations throughout New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory.

Typically, the installation of a residential digital meter takes approximately 30 minutes, with power needing to be briefly interrupted during the safe installation and commissioning of the new device.