Utility Funding Limited is an independent company based in Salisbury, United Kingdom, that specializes in the ownership, management, and rental of advanced smart electricity, gas, and water meters. These meters are utilized by energy suppliers, meter operators, asset managers, and a variety of consumers across the electricity, gas, and water supply industries. Founded in 2009, the company deploys and installs metering and energy management assets, catering to businesses, residential consumers, local authorities, and other organizations. Utility Funding Limited has positioned itself to address the UK Government's initiatives mandating the installation of smart meters in larger industrial and commercial settings, as well as the broader rollout to residential areas, which involves replacing around 47 million meters by 2020. As of December 2016, the company operates as a subsidiary of Foresight Metering Limited.