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title: How to cut bills by up to 50% in under 12 months - even in exempt Sheltered Housing
description: Discover how sheltered housing operators can cut communal heating bills by up to 50% in under 12 months, even while exempt from metering laws. Learn how smart metering unlocks savings, enhances network performance, and prepares for upcoming regulatory changes.
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# [How to cut bills by up to 50% in under 12 months - even in exempt Sheltered Housing](https://blog.switch2.co.uk/blog/how-to-cut-bills-by-up-to-50-in-under-12-months-even-in-exempt-sheltered-housing)

 Written by [Remi Adeleke](https://blog.switch2.co.uk/blog/author/remi-adeleke) | 11-Aug-2025 15:36:27

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