Energy retail

Creating a smart meter network as a foundation for net zero

The challenge of scaling up the smart meter roll-out is shared across gas, water and electricity companies. As the panel debate and workshop at the Utility Week Live Summit discussed, smart meters prepare consumers for the changes to come on the net zero journey. But is there are also a case for using the energy sector's new dual band communications network for smart water meters too? Read on to hear more about delegates' views.

Weekend press: net zero delay has left room for sceptics

In Utility Week’s latest round-up of the weekends’ papers: Climate Change Committee chair Lord Deben says the prime minister’s delay in publishing a net zero strategy has left room for sceptics to “complain, attack and undermine” and environmental campaigners warn the government’s plan for the replacement of gas boilers “barely scratches the surface”.

Government launches greenwashing review

Quarter of consumers say smart meter rollout not worthwhile