Position Paper: Smart Metering: Cost Benefit Analysis of Potential Dissemination and Results of Pilot Projects

In most of the countries the decision regarding dissemination/ deployment/ spread of smart meters
is based on the results of cost benefit analysis (CBA). Some of the projected cost elements of the CBA
and the change in customer behaviors (possible benefits) could be better defined with the results of
well prepared and performed Pilot Studies. The information on the structure, the elements and on
the reliability of the CBA results and the preparation, the conditions, the implementation and the
results of Smart metering Pilot Projects could be interesting and useful for those who are before such
analysis and project.