Smart Meters>Smart Homes Laboratory
Smart meters technology is designed to help meet carbon reduction targets, put an end to estimated bills and help people save money. The smart meter sits at the heart of an increasingly complex smart home energy system made up of any combination of energy saving appliances, energy storage devices, electric vehicle chargers, smart speakers, sensors and wearable technology.
As the UK’s first smart meter research laboratory, our researchers help our commercial customers explore how their innovative products and services can get the best out of smart meters to help UK consumers use energy more efficiently and cost-effectively.
Access Information
Location
Located on the Crescent with the main entrance located on Acton Square (Joule House is listed as building ‘Z’ on the campus map; the Smart Meters>Smart Homes Laboratory is listed as a Specialist Facility).
Access
As a Grade II listed building, Joule House has limited accessibility. The main entrance has three steps without a handrail to access. Lift access is available at the rear of the building. For security reasons, access to the lift is restricted so if this is required, please let us know in advance and we can arrange access. There is no lift inside Joule House and the stairs are narrow with a handrail.
Rest Rooms
There is an accessible gender-neutral toilet on the ground floor, with additional male and female toilets on the first floor.
Accessible Parking
The closest car park is Christchurch Ave/Acton Square car park. There are no allocated disabled spaces, but the car park is available for State-Registered Blue Badge holders.