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Business consumers with half-hourly electricity supplied meters require an MOP contract. Our MOP DCDA service provides integrated, accurate data to increase your efficiency and reduce operational costs.
Do I need a MOP agreement?
By law, business consumers with half-hourly electricity supplied meters (sites with a maximum demand of over 100kW) must enter into a meter operator agreement, or MOP contract. You are free to choose any accredited MOP to operate your meters, no matter who supplies your energy.
Our customers choose us because of our dedicated support, industry experience, and end-to-end energy service. This includes integrated data and energy management solutions that enable you to achieve your low-carbon goals.
What is a MOP DCDA?
We are one of the few meter operator providers (MOP) in the UK to be a data collector and data aggregator (DCDA) as well. Our fully integrated service combines MOP with DCDA solutions.
That means we manage the complete metering, collection and aggregation process in-house. This allows us to maximise the efficiency and accuracy of the data we provide you. Having a consolidated data partner also minimises the billing risks which can arise in the data supply chain.
Accredited meter operators
SMS is a Meter Operator Provider (MOP) for non-half hourly (NHH) and half-hourly (HH) meter supplies. We are one of the leading independent electricity metering service providers for UK businesses.
Meter operator services
As a MOP, we provide bespoke electricity metering services in the supply, installation, maintenance and operation of your meters. We also offer unrivalled customer service.
Our nationwide MOP services include:
- Installing, commissioning, testing, operating and maintaining non-half hourly and half hourly meters
- Guaranteed service levels, dedicated project management and highly-qualified engineers
- The latest in metering and data communications technology
- Regular maintenance and on-call fault resolution
- CVA accredited metering for grid, generation and energy storage projects
The benefits of a dual MOP DCDA contract:
- An integrated MOP DCDA service that provides a single dedicated point-of-contact for your metering and data needs
- End-to-end metering and data management to ensure accuracy and efficiency
- The highest quality data facilities, helping you avoid waste and reduce bills
Metering to power your energy strategy
Our integrated MOP DCDA service provides you with the highest quality data. Meanwhile, our in-house energy consultancy helps you extract maximum value.
We don’t just ensure that you only pay for the energy you use. We can also help you gain a better understanding of your energy consumption, identifying significant energy saving and carbon reduction opportunities in the process.
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we operate more than 2.5m half hourly and NHH meter points across the UK domestic and I&C markets
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we collect and process c.6 billion data points from our meter assets each year
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providing metering and data solutions for more than 25 years
CVA accredited metering
As an accredited half-hourly Meter Operator Provider (MOP) for the Central Volume Allocation (CVA) market, we provide bespoke metering solutions for customers connected directly to the transmission system. This includes renewable energy generators and grid-scale energy storage sites.
Why choose SMS as your meter operator?
Our team has 25 years’ experience installing and operating electricity meters.
Our dedicated resources and expertise provide you with suitable metering and accurate consumption data.
Our integrated MOP DCDA service consolidates your electricity metering and data activity in a single provider – without third parties.
Our total energy solutions provide you with a complete service for all your energy projects – from strategic advice and energy management to the installation and operation of new low-carbon assets.
FAQs about Meter Operator contracts
What is a Meter Operator Agreement/Contract?
A Meter Operator Contract covers the installation, operation and management of half hourly electricity meters. A MOP customer contract is required by law for businesses with half hourly meters with 100kW plus consumption.
Can I choose my half hour meter operator?
Yes. A meter operator contract is no longer part of the standard supply agreement with your energy supplier. That means you are entitled to choose your own half hourly MOP based on your specific requirements. There is comes with significant advantages. If you do not appoint a half hour meter operator independently, your energy supplier will likely appoint one on your behalf, usually their preferred half hourly MOP.
How are customers charged for half hour MOP services?
A MOP contract is a separate agreement that is independent from an electricity supply agreement. That means you will be invoiced directly by your half hourly meter operator for any service charges outlined in the contract. If you have been appointed a half hourly MOP by your energy supplier, additional costs may be passed through on your supply contract.
How do I switch half hour Meter Operator Provider?
If you decide to look for a new meter operator agreement, you should first decide which half hourly MOP is the best for you based on your requirements. The best way to do this is to discuss your needs with the half hourly MOP directly. Once you have agreed a contract, a meter installation date or contract start date will need to be coordinated with the energy supplier. If you are public sector company, you can tender for your half hourly MOP through a framework agreement.
Does a MOP agreement include collection and aggregation of my consumption data?
You are free to choose different companies for half hourly MOP and DCDA services. However, it is highly advisable to combine this solution in order to reduce issues in the supply chain, improving the efficiency and accuracy of your data provision. SMS Plc is one of the few UK providers that offer this integrated metering and data service completely under one roof.
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