Access to data in the UK can be via data collectors, data aggregators and utility companies. Each offers integration options that range from free of charge to tiered pricing based on various factors. These factors can include data granularity, data volume, synchronisation frequency, and the period of historical data access.

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Depending on your current contract, costs may be covered under existing agreements with your data collector, aggregator, or utility company. Pricing typically starts with basic access and scales with the need for more extensive historical data and higher update frequencies.

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 Determining the most cost-effective way to access the data you need can be complex. At Ento, we are committed to guiding you through this process, offering best practice advice and facilitating connections with your current or designated data provider.

In the UK, electricity data is collected and provided at various levels of granularity, depending on the capabilities of the metering infrastructure and the services offered by data providers, aggregators, and utilities. 

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• Non-Half-Hourly (NHH): Many electricity meters record consumption data on a monthly or quarterly basis, providing aggregated readings without detailed time-of-use information. This limits the ability to analyse consumption patterns and implement demand-side management strategies. However, some NHH meters provide hourly or daily data which are still useful for understanding basic consumption and usage.
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• Half-Hourly (HH) Data: With advancements in metering technology, particularly the rollout of smart meters, it's now possible to record electricity consumption in 30-minute intervals. This granularity offers a more detailed view of usage patterns, enabling better energy management and more accurate billing. The UK's market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) program aims to transition all consumers to HH data to enhance the efficiency of the electricity market.
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• Smart Meters (SMETS1 and SMETS2): Smart meters are advanced energy monitoring devices that provide real-time accurate data on electricity, gas or water usage. This enables organisations to understand detailed insights into energy patterns helping to identify inefficiencies, enhance operational efficiency, cost management and environmental impact.

Data with half hourly or hourly resolution is ideal for energy optimisation using Ento Advisor as well as developing a comprehensive, long-term energy strategy and ESG reporting through Ento Strategy.

Ento can integrate with any data collector, aggregator or utility provider. The preferred route to get quick access to data varies depending on your meter infrastructure, use case, data collector, aggregator, or utility company and resources. Typically, Ento needs this from the customer to access data:

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• a Letter of Authority (LOA). The template will be provided by Ento
• a list of half-hourly Meter Point Administration Number (MPANs) 
• a Proof of Consent (POC) for every MPAN.

When Ento has received the information, we will set up the authorisation and data source and request access to the data typically via a SFTP or API. Ento is ready to assist in determining the most suitable approach for your specific needs, whether through your data collector, data aggregator, or utility provider.

The cost of accessing gas data varies based on the provider and the specific services required. Ento is available to support you throughout this process, offering guidance on best practices and facilitating contact with your existing or designated data provider.

This data is ideal for energy optimisation using Ento’s Gas Advisor as well as developing a comprehensive, long-term energy strategy and ESG reporting through Ento Strategy. 

Ento can integrate with any data collector, aggregator, or utility that collects and provides remotely-read gas data, typically through an SFTP or API integration. The preferred route to get quick access to data varies depending on your meter infrastructure, use case, data collector, aggregator or utility company and resources. Typically, the customer needs to provide the following for Ento to access data:

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• a Letter of Authority (LOA) 
• an invoice for each Meter Point Reference Number (MPRN) linking the end-user with the utility contract.

When Ento has received the information, we will set up the authorisation and data source and request access to the data. Ento is ready to assist you in making tailored decisions that best meet your needs, whether through your data collector, data aggregator, or utility provider.