The Guidelines for Cost Benefit Analysis of Smart Metering Deployment (2012) provide a structured framework for evaluating the economic viability of rolling out smart metering systems in the energy sector. The guidance outlines how to assess costs such as installation, infrastructure upgrades, and operational expenses, alongside benefits including improved billing accuracy, energy efficiency, demand response, and reduced losses. It emphasizes the use of standardized assumptions, scenario analysis, and stakeholder perspectives to ensure consistency and comparability. The guidelines also highlight the importance of regulatory context, data privacy, and consumer impacts in shaping outcomes, supporting evidence-based decisions on large-scale smart metering investments.
