If you believe the headlines, the smart meter rollout has been beset by failure before it has even officially begun. It's been controversial from the off, with the questionable decision to put the suppliers in charge, unlike in any other country. Meanwhile, the Data and Communications Company and other appointments seem to have dragged on for months, and the whole project has been delayed for a year, causing red faces at Whitehall. That's hardly a start to fill you with confidence.
Failure to push smart water meters is lost opportunity
