Spain’s Ministry for the Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge has launched a major initiative to replace around eight million analogue gas meters with smart meters across the natural gas network by 2033. This transition aims to cut gas consumption, lower CO₂ emissions, and improve service efficiency.

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Spain to Replace Analogue Gas Meters with Smart Devices Under New Energy Plan

The draft regulation, currently under public consultation, forecasts savings of over €800 million throughout the lifespan of the new devices. Importantly, it is expected that consumer bills will remain unaffected thanks to efficiency gains.

🛠 Key Benefits of the Smart Meters
The new meters will provide:

Lower energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions.

Real-time, detailed consumption data for consumers.

Improved fraud detection and prevention.

Support for renewable gases like hydrogen (initially 10%) and biomethane.

Two-way communication and remote shut-off capabilities for added safety.

📅 Rollout Timeline
The plan outlines specific milestones:

At least 20% of analogue meters will be replaced by 31/12/2028.

50% by 31/12/2030.

80% by 31/12/2032.

High-consumption homes (over 50,000 kWh/year) will be required to adopt smart meters within five years of the regulation’s entry into force. After 2035, only 2% of meters may remain analogue, provided technical or justified reasons.

💶 Economic Impact and Emission Reduction
While rental fees for the new devices will rise by €0.46/month, this will likely be offset by reduced gas consumption. The project is expected to lower gas use by 1.8–5% and cut annual CO₂ emissions by 242,000 tonnes, plus additional savings from fewer technician visits.