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Use the smart meter rollout extension wisely

The energy sector must use the smart meter extension to fix the flaws that have dogged the rollout so far and make sure consumers are properly engaged, according to Citizen's Advice

6 years ago

Debating the New Deal for Utilities

6 years ago

Flex 4: It’s all about the data

6 years ago

Reporting requirements proposed for extended smart meter rollout

6 years ago

Government should make smart metering mandatory

The smart meter rollout has become mired in controversy but behind it all is there a huge missed opportunity to make a very public commitment towards the net-zero emissions target? Jane Grey reflects on what leading commentators at Utility's Week's New Deal for Utilities debate had to say on the matter.

6 years ago

New entrants knock the big 6 for six

6 years ago

Modification proposed to smart meter installation code of practice

Ofgem is calling for industry views on its plans to modify the smart meter installation code of practice. BEIS recently proposed to extend the smart meter rollout deadline to 2024.

6 years ago

Remote smart meter switching sees threefold rise in 2018

Ofgem's annual vulnerable consumers report expresses concern that suppliers may be remotely switching smart meters to prepayment mode to collect debt inappropriately and without the customer’s active choice.

6 years ago

Gemserv launches platform to streamline code management

6 years ago

Revised smart meter deadline a ‘step into reality’

One of the UK's largest smart meter installers has said the government's decision is a long overdue recognition of a situation that had already been accepted by the sector.

6 years ago

Smart meter rollout at ‘breakeven’ point

Alongside its decision to extend the smart meter rollout deadline to 2024, BEIS has published its 2019 cost benefit analysis of the scheme. The government has said the rollout is now at a "breakeven" point.

6 years ago

In-home displays better at cutting energy usage than phone apps

6 years ago

Smart meter deadline to be extended to 2024

6 years ago

Ofgem delays decision on electricity settlement reform

6 years ago

Second-generation smart meters now up to 2 million

The Data Communications Company (DCC) has announced that 2 million SMETS2 smart meters have been installed. SMETS2 devices are expected to iron out the issues faced by customers with first-generation (SMETS1) devices.

6 years ago

Will the disruptors be disrupted?

Much has been written about the impact of mid-tier challengers such as Ovo, Octopus and Bulb on the established players’ market dominance. But how sustainable are these disruptors, especially if wholesale prices rise sharply? Utility Week gets the views of experts, including Paul Massara.

6 years ago

The smart meter rollout – now comes the hard part

6 years ago

Almost one in five smart meters ‘dumb’

6 years ago

Millions of smart meter owners are ‘facing issues with devices’

6 years ago

Eon celebrates 2 millionth smart meter milestone

6 years ago

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