Russia Expands Nationwide Rollout of Smart Utility Meters
The country is building a full-scale digital ecosystem for its housing and utilities sector.
Russia is accelerating the installation of smart metering systems across the utilities sector. These intelligent devices automatically transmit usage data, reducing billing errors and improving transparency. The initiative is part of a broader effort to digitize and modernize communal infrastructure nationwide.
A key feature of the Russian approach is the creation of an integrated digital ecosystem. In the Chuvash Republic alone, more than 26,000 smart meters have already been installed. Beyond transmitting readings, the devices also monitor energy quality and allow for remote resource management.
Toward Mandatory Smart Meters
Lawmakers in the State Duma have proposed making smart meters mandatory for apartment buildings. The move would eliminate human error in billing and give residents direct access to real-time consumption data.
Experts say the creation of a unified national smart-utilities platform not only strengthens domestic infrastructure but also opens export opportunities for Russian IT companies developing urban management technologies.
