CALVIN SMARTMETER PROGRAMME

Promoteur – Intermédiaire Financier

ACCEPTABLE CORPORATE(S)

Lieu

• Royaume-Uni

Description

Framework facility to support the roll-out of portfolios of smart gas and electricity meters for a number of energy suppliers in Great Britain.

Objectifs

The installation of smart meters and the development of remote control capabilities will allow remote readings, near real-time consumption information and better management of the network. The project aims at improving efficiency of the gas and electricity distribution systems as well as customer information and awareness.

Commentaires

The promoter has been assessed by the EIB as being a private company not operating in the utilities sector and not having the status of a contracting entity, thus not subject to EU rules on public procurement.

Secteur(s)

• Énergie - Production et distribution d'électricité, de gaz, de vapeur et d'air conditionné

Montant BEI envisagé (montant approximatif)

GBP 40 million (EUR 53 million)

Coût total (montant approximatif)

GBP 1665 million (EUR 2174 million)

Aspects environnementaux

The project comprises the installation of smart meters. Based on technical characteristics of the project it is unlikely that environmental impact assessment (EIA) will be required. The main potential impact on the environment is from the disposal of the old meters.

Passation des marchés

The promoter has been assessed by the EIB as being a private company not operating in the utilities sector and not having the status of a contracting entity, thus not subject to EU rules on public procurement.

Statut

Signé - 8/06/2016