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Explain why a smart meter monitors the amount of electrical energy being used as well as the time at which it is being used.

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Smart Meters measure both the amount of electrical energy used and the time at which it is being used because they are used to monitor the energy consumption at real time, such that the time of use of energy can be monitored, thereby enabling several utility functions for load sharing and maintenance, including;

i) Time of use  tariffs, where energy is billed based on peak and off peak periods, which increases profits to the producer, reduces cost for some consumers, encourages more even hourly and daily usage of electricity, lower maintenance cost, lower capital expenditure for peak stations, and reduces carbon emission

ii) Guarantees more accurate energy consumption measurement and billing

iii) Accurate crew dispatch to fault locations

iv) Prevent fraud due to tampering with meter

v) Increase customer confidence in billing

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