Czech state to support smart meter rollout with CZK 3 billion

The state plans to distribute three billion crowns among energy distribution system operators. The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MPO) today announced a new grant call to support the development of so-called smart metering and the rollout of modern electricity meters. This is intended to boost the development of community energy and help reduce consumption. The MPO said so in a press release today.

„We believe the grant call will accelerate the installation of smart meters in Czechia, which is essential to strengthening energy infrastructure and, in particular, rapidly developing renewable energy sources. Smart meters will increase the reliability, quality and security of energy supplies, give customers greater access to information to help them use electricity optimally, and enable them to take an active part in the electricity market. That is exactly why we are launching this call,“ said Minister of Industry and Trade Jozef Síkela (STAN).

Regional distribution system operators will be eligible to apply for grants. In the Czech Republic, these are EG.D and ČEZ Distribuce, while PREdistribuce serves Prague. The ministry will accept applications from 2 May until 25 January next year. Under the terms of the call, the ministry will allocate between 100 million crowns and a maximum of two billion crowns to each selected project.