Smart metering

Consumers to be charged for smart meter opt out

MPs heard today that any consumer wishing to opt out of having a smart meter installed could be charged.

Smart meter rollout delayed by a year

Industry figures involved in the rollout of smart meters have accepted an "inevitable" and "prudent" decision by government to delay.

DCC: the contenders

G4S and Capita are the last two companies still vying for the contract to run smart metering's DCC. Mathew Beech profiles the two rivals

Home from home

The energy sector needs to use common premises identifiers if the smart meter rollout is to go smoothly, says Marc Hobell

Customers keen on smart home benefits

Consumers are attracted to the 'smart home' applications that smart meters open up, according to a report by O2.

Ofgem approves Smart Metering Installation Code of Practice

A new licence-backed code of practice for the roll out of smart meters has been approved by Ofgem.

Smart meters to save Mancunians £65 a year

Smart energy meters being installed in Manchester could save householders about £65 a year each by ending estimated bills, British Gas said today.

British Gas and Trilliant extend smart meter partnership

British Gas and energy communication company Trilliant have extended their smart meter partnership.

Guess what?

Half of public still unaware of smart meters

Half of the general public is still unaware of what smart meters are, according to a survey commissioned by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (Decc).

That settles it

Looking smart

Smart data competition narrows to two-horse race

There are two "realistic" bidders left in the procurement process for the Data and Communications Company (DCC), Utility Week understands.

Green Deal ‘kicking smart meters down the agenda’

The smart meter programme is being shunted down the government's priority list, the Ofgem chief executive has warned.

Ofgem rules out Elexon DCC offshoot