Deployed to all households in the UK, the program has the potential to save consumers as much as £400m on energy bills each year, the companies said.
Opower’s software platform will be used by First Utility to translate its customer’s smart meter data into a range of new energy-saving tools.
The tools include reports that offer comparative consumption information and household-specific analysis of consumption patterns, access to an online portal with detailed usage information, and high bill alerts.
According to the companies, customers will be engaged via mailed reports, web portal, email and SMS messages, as well as social media.
