The Dutch grid operators Liander N.V. and Stedin Netbeheer B.V. have recently published a European tender procedure for smart electricity and gas meters. Liander and Stedin have the intention to sign a contract with two parties for the development and delivery of 5 million meters in total.
One of the objectives of Liander and Stedin for this contract are derived from the Fair Meter Initiative. In this context the term ‘fair meter’ refers to a smart meter (product) built from used materials or raw materials obtained in a process of socially responsible production, as well as the use and release of smart meters in collaboration between users (operators), suppliers and consumers with maximum transparency about product composition and data management. The aim is to achieve a 100% Fair Meter over time.