The UK government has published Q2 2023 figures on the smart meter rollout showing that 58% of meters in Great Britain are now smart or advanced meters.
A new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) report has dubbed smart meters a “critical tool in the transition to a low carbon energy system”.
Although progress has been made in the rollout of smart meters, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) “faces challenges in meeting its latest targets”, says the National Audit Office (NAO).
UK energy market data operator ElectraLink has published data that shows 212,000 smart meters were installed across Great Britain in March, an increase of 17% month-on-month.
Project Local Energy Oxfordshire (LEO), led by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution, has revealed “key recommendations” from its grid flexibility trials to create an “energy system of the future.”
On Sunday (5 February) Grant Shapps called on Ofgem to “toughen up on energy suppliers” following reports of forced prepayment meter installations by British Gas.
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has backed the SMS plc-led research project that uses ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT)-enabled smart meters to provide tailored solutions and allow consumers to improve the energy efficiency of households.