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Smart Energy Meters

Smart energy meters are now the backbone of modern electricity billing, submetering, renewables integration and grid visibility, turning raw kWh into trustworthy, time-stamped, audit-ready data that can actually be used.

This page brings together important things you should know about smart energy meters in Australia. From practical guidance on selecting the right energy meter for billing or monitoring, through to communications, data management and real-world deployment lessons.

Here you’ll find clear insights and practical guidance on how advanced energy metering solutions like SATEC’s NMI approved devices support accurate measurement, streamlined integration with SCADA/BMS/cloud platforms and future-ready energy management strategies.

The Big Smart Energy Meter Players

Energy metering for Commercial Buildings, Embedded Networks & Multi-Tenant Sites

Commercial Buildings, Embedded Networks & Multi-Tenant Sites

In commercial and mixed-use buildings, smart energy meters are the quiet workhorses behind accurate tenant billing, dispute reduction and transparent energy cost recovery.

With the right energy meter accuracy class, communications and interval logging, site owners and operators can automate cost allocation, support complex tariffs and build trust with occupants. All while gaining real visibility into where energy dollars are going.

Colocation Energy Billing Solutions Advanced Metering for Multi-Tenant Data Centres

Industrial & Critical Infrastructure Operators

Manufacturing sites, data centres, airports and other critical facilities use smart energy meters for far more than kWh. They need load visibility, demand peaks, power quality context and fast diagnostics.

Smart energy meters with advanced logging and power quality capability help teams identify abnormal conditions early, reduce downtime risk, protect sensitive equipment and improve operational efficiency.

Energy management for EV charging stations

Renewables, Storage & Electrification Projects

Solar, wind, BESS and EV infrastructure introduce bidirectional flows, faster-changing profiles and new compliance/data expectations. Smart energy meters provide the measurement foundation to track import/export, validate performance and enable smarter control strategies.

With robust communications and centralised data tools, developers and asset owners can scale monitoring across portfolios and keep performance transparent over time.

Important Smart Energy Meters Links

AEMO

National Electricity Rules

National Measurement Institite (NMI)

National Electricity Market

Most Popular Smart Energy Meters Blog Posts

  • Solar and wind farm producing What Are Large-scale Generation Certificates


    What Are Large-scale Generation Certificates?


    By SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd | 0 comment


    Large-scale Generation Certificates: How LGCs work, who uses them and how SATEC’s metering solutions maximise LGC revenue.


  • Energy Monitoring reduces energy waste and saves money


    Energy Monitoring: Why It Matters More Than Ever (and How to Get It Right)


    By SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd | 0 comment


    Energy monitoring helps you control costs, uncover waste, improve reliability and verify savings. Learn why it matters and how SATEC provides the metering solution.


  • A factory that typically has a 3 Phase Electricity Meter


    3 Phase Electricity Meter: What It Is, How It Works and When You Need One


    By SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd | 0 comment


    3 phase electricity meter explained: how three-phase metering works, key features to look for, when you need one and how SATEC provides a scalable metering solution.


SATEC’S SMART ENERGY METERS

Digital Fault Recorder with Power Quality Analytics

Digital Fault Recorder With Power Quality Analytics

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Digital Fault Recorder With Power Quality Analytics

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Digital Fault Recorder With Power Quality Analytics

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Digital Fault Recorder With Power Quality Analytics
2020-01-10

EM132

EM132 Multi-Function Smart Energy Meter

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EM132 Multi-Function Smart Energy Meter

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EM132 Multi-Function Smart Energy Meter

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EM132 Multi-Function Smart Energy Meter
2019-11-30

EM133-XM NMI Approved Energy Meter

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EM133-XM Smart Energy Meter

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EM133-XM Smart Energy Meter
2019-11-29


PM130 PLUS 3-Phase Power Meter

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PM130 PLUS 3-Phase Power Meter

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PM130 PLUS 3-Phase Power Meter

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PM130 PLUS 3-Phase Power Meter
2019-11-28

PM135EH Multifunctional Power Meter

PM135 Multifunctional Power Meter

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PM135 Multifunctional Power Meter

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PM135 Multifunctional Power Meter

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PM135 Multifunctional Power Meter
2019-11-27

BFM136 Multi-Channel Energy Meter

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BFM-II Multi-Circuit Power Metering

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BFM-II Multi-Circuit Power Metering

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BFM-II Multi-Circuit Power Metering
2019-11-26

BFM136 Multi-Channel Energy Meter

BFM136 Multi Circuit Energy Monitor

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BFM136 Multi Circuit Energy Monitor

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BFM136 Multi Circuit Energy Monitor
2019-11-25

PM172 Advanced Power & Revenue Meter

PM172 Power & Revenue Meter

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PM172 Power & Revenue Meter

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PM172 Power & Revenue Meter

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PM172 Power & Revenue Meter
2019-11-24

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SMART ENERGY METERS BLOG LIBRARY

The Smart Energy Meters Australia Blog Library is designed to be your hub for information related to smart energy meters and their role in modern energy management. As electrification accelerates and energy systems become more dynamic, accurate, high-integrity metering and reliable data flows are more important than ever. Our collection of blogs explores the standards, compliance considerations and practical benefits of smart energy meters, helping you stay informed, reduce risk and deploy metering with confidence.

Here you’ll find practical insights into how smart energy meters support defensible billing, embedded networks, submetering rollouts and portfolio-wide visibility, while enabling advanced applications such as demand monitoring, power quality context, interval data analytics and automated reporting.

From metering approvals and communications options, through to integration strategies, software workflows and real-world deployment lessons, this library brings together clear, actionable content to support building owners, utilities, renewable developers and critical infrastructure operators in leveraging smart energy meters for smarter, more efficient energy outcomes.

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Energy Usage in Data Centres

Energy Usage in Data Centres: What’s Driving It, How to Measure It and How to Control It

By SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd | Analytics & Reporting, Data Centres, eXpertPower SaaS, Featured, Future-Proofing & Upgrades, NMI Pattern Approval & NITP-14, Power Quality Analysers, Smart Energy Meters, Sub-Metering & Billing | 0 comment | 20 January, 2026 | 0

Energy usage in data centres is rising fast. Learn the key drivers, metrics like PUE and practical ways to measure and reduce power with SATEC metering.

Energy Monitoring reduces energy waste and saves money

Energy Monitoring: Why It Matters More Than Ever (and How to Get It Right)

By SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd | Commercial & Mixed-Use, Councils & Public Facilities, Data Centres, Embedded Networks, Featured, Future-Proofing & Upgrades, Hospitals & Healthcare, Manufacturing & Heavy Industry, Marinas, Microgrids & Embedded Networks, NABERS & NCC J9, Ports & Marine, Rail Infrastructure, Renewables & Storage, Retrofit Metering, Smart Energy Meters, Transport & Infrastructure, Utilities & Transmission, Water & Wastewater | 0 comment | 16 January, 2026 | 0

Energy monitoring helps you control costs, uncover waste, improve reliability and verify savings. Learn why it matters and how SATEC provides the metering solution.

A factory that typically has a 3 Phase Electricity Meter

3 Phase Electricity Meter: What It Is, How It Works and When You Need One

By SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd | Commercial & Mixed-Use, Councils & Public Facilities, DIN Rail Meters, Featured, Future-Proofing & Upgrades, Manufacturing & Heavy Industry, Marinas, Multi-Circuit Monitors, Ports & Marine, Retrofit Metering, Smart Energy Meters, Sub-Metering & Billing | 0 comment | 14 January, 2026 | 0

3 phase electricity meter explained: how three-phase metering works, key features to look for, when you need one and how SATEC provides a scalable metering solution.

Smart Electricity Metering for Dairy Farms

Smart Electricity Metering for Dairy Farms: Turning Power Data Into Profit

By SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd | Agriculture, Commercial & Mixed-Use, Featured, Future-Proofing & Upgrades, Power Quality, Power Quality Analysers, Retrofit Metering, Smart Energy Meters, Sub-Metering & Billing | 0 comment | 13 January, 2026 | 0

Smart electricity metering helps dairy farms cut power costs, control peak demand, improve equipment reliability and make better solar and upgrade decisions. Learn what to measure first and how SATEC can help.

Power Monitoring in a Food & Beverage plant

Power Monitoring for Food & Beverage: Reliability and Cost Control

By SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd | Commercial & Mixed-Use, Featured, Future-Proofing & Upgrades, Retrofit Metering, Smart Energy Meters | 0 comment | 12 January, 2026 | 0

Power monitoring helps food & beverage sites cut downtime, protect refrigeration and production lines and reduce energy costs. Learn what to measure and how SATEC meters deliver reliable visibility.

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Power Metering For Universities: Turning Energy Data Into Smarter Campuses

By SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd | Commercial & Mixed-Use, Education & Campuses, Energy Efficiency & NABERS, Featured, Future-Proofing & Upgrades, Retrofit Metering, Smart Energy Meters, Sub-Metering & Billing | 0 comment | 8 January, 2026 | 0

Power metering for universities helps campuses cut energy waste, improve resilience, allocate costs fairly and support sustainability goals with reliable, actionable data.

Power Metering for Holiday Parks

Power Metering for Holiday Parks: Smarter Energy, Happier Guests, Better Margins

By SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd | Commercial & Mixed-Use, Featured, Future-Proofing & Upgrades, Power Quality, Smart Energy Meters, Sub-Metering & Billing | 0 comment | 7 January, 2026 | 0

Power metering for holiday parks helps recover costs fairly, reduce disputes and improve energy visibility. Learn what to look for and how SATEC provides the metering solution.

Energy Measurement For Retrofit Projects on an old building in Sydney

Energy Measurement For Retrofit Projects: How To Add Meters When Space Is Tight

By SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd | Commercial & Mixed-Use, Councils & Public Facilities, Featured, Future-Proofing & Upgrades, Power Quality, Retrofit Metering, Smart Energy Meters, Sub-Metering & Billing | 0 comment | 6 January, 2026 | 0

Energy measurement in retrofit projects can be tricky when switchboards are cramped. Learn practical ways to add meters, ensure accuracy and future-proof sites.

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Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs): How They Work and Why Smart Metering Matters

By SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd | FCAS Compliance & MASS, Featured, Future-Proofing & Upgrades, Renewables & Storage, Retrofit Metering, Smart Energy Meters, Solar PV, Wind Generation | 0 comment | 2 January, 2026 | 0

Learn what Small-scale Technology Certificates are, how STCs are calculated and why SATEC’s advanced metering is the ideal solution for STC projects.

Electricity Management Software for Airports

Electricity Management Software for Airports: Turning Complexity Into Control

By SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd | Airports, eXpertPower SaaS, Featured, Future-Proofing & Upgrades, Smart Energy Meters, Software & Cloud | 0 comment | 1 January, 2026 | 0

Electricity management software helps airports cut energy costs, manage demand peaks, improve power quality and support tenant billing with real-time, site-wide visibility.

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  • Energy Usage in Data Centres

    Energy Usage in Data Centres: What’s Driving It, How to Measure It and How to Control It

    Energy usage in data centres is rising fast. Learn the key drivers, metrics like PUE and practical ways to measure and reduce power with SATEC metering.

    20 January, 2026
  • Industrial facilities suffer from Poor Power Factor without power quality monitoring

    Poor Power Factor: What It Is, Why It Matters and How to Fix It

    Power factor affects efficiency, demand and equipment health. Learn what causes poor power factor, how it impacts your site and how to fix it with metering-led correction.

    19 January, 2026
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  • HARDWARE
    • All Metering Products
    • Current Transformers
    • DC Energy Metering
    • Expansion Modules
    • Frequency Control Ancillary Services – FCAS
    • Multi-Channel Energy Meters
    • NMI Approved Energy Meters
    • Phasor Measurement Unit
    • Power Quality Analysers
  • SOFTWARE
    • Expertpower SaaS – EMS, Billing, Power Quality
    • Meter Data Management (MDM)
    • Power Analysis Software (PAS)
  • SOLUTIONS
    • Automatic Demand Response
    • Disturbance Direction Detection
    • Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS)
    • Large-Scale Generation Certificates (LGCs)
    • NMI Approved Retrofit Energy Metering
    • Phasor Measurement Unit
    • Power of Choice Metering
    • Time of Use (TOU) Control
  • NEWS
  • DOWNLOADS
    • Billing & Revenue Metering Catalogue
    • Current Product Catalogue
    • Manuals & Datasheets
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