Smart metering drives efficiency and coordination across a smart grid by providing the data needed to optimize energy use, whether for EV charging or C&I energy management. - Real-Time Insights for Charging and Operations: Smart meters track electricity usage across a C&I site—covering both facility demand and EV charging needs (including fleets like delivery vans or forklifts). This allows users to schedule charging during off-peak hours or when onsite renewables (e.g., solar) are abundant, reducing costs and grid strain. - Load Balancing and Demand Response: With detailed consumption patterns, C&I users can distribute fleet charging to stay within electrical capacity, shift non-urgent loads (like charging) to off-peak times, or pause it during grid stress events to earn incentives. - Renewable and Storage Integration: Smart meters enable C&I sites to maximise onsite solar or battery storage, directing excess energy to charge fleets or power operations. - Cost and Efficiency Optimisation: Granular data reveals inefficiencies and supports precise billing, while fleet-specific insights ensure vehicles are charged just enough for their routes. - Scalability and Future-Proofing: As fleets grow or operations expand, smart meter data informs capacity planning—whether adding chargers or upgrading infrastructure—while enabling smart algorithms to prioritize charging based on departure times or grid conditions.