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In 2009 when then-energy secretary Ed Miliband announced that the UK would be embracing smart meters, he said: “Smart meters will empower all consumers to monitor their energy use and make reductions in energy consumption and carbon emissions. They will also mean the end of inaccurate bills and estimated meter readings.”
Eight years later, and the mass rollout of smart meters in the homes and businesses of the UK has yet to build up a head of steam. However, after all the delays the programme can begin in earnest now that the essential Data Communication Company (DCC) network is live.
This Topic looks at a number of issues surrounding the energy smart meter rollout, its progress, and what still remains to be done.
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