DCC

August 5, 2021

Smart meter installations double over last year despite COVID disruption

The smart meter network in Britain has doubled over the last 12 months, with 6.7 million smart meters connected to the Data Communications Company’s (DCC) network in 2020/21.

The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy

July 20, 2021

BEIS and Ofgem look to overhaul the ‘complex and fragmented’ energy code system

A consultation has been launched on overhauling the energy code governance framework to help drive the transition to a clean energy system.

June 2, 2021

DCC to explore opening up its network to support EV charging in new Toshiba partnership

Barriers to electric vehicle (EV) charging including security, interoperability and load management are to be tackled as part of a new consortium.

April 19, 2021

Energy UK details 'clear opposition' for mandating use of smart meters for smart EV charging

Mandating the Smart Data Communications Company (DCC) as the enduring solution for smart charging is “not the way to go” according to a new Energy UK report.

March 19, 2021

Current± Chats: Limejump’s Catherine Newman on the ODFM, DC and maintaining ‘agility’

March 15, 2021

DCC proposes creation of ‘game changer’ free-to-access data exchanges

The Data Communications Company (DCC) is suggesting that the creation of free-to-access data exchanges could support the move to net zero.

February 1, 2021

Smart meter rollout reaches 10 million milestone

The 10 millionth smart meter has been installed in Great Britain in a significant milestone for the technology.

Half-hourly settlement periods are the gold standard for energy metering and data. Image: Getty.

December 4, 2020

Smart meter installations hold steady despite lockdown

Energy companies' smart meter installations have "rebounded" since the UK's first coronavirus lockdown despite restrictions waxing and waning across the country, new figures show.

September 8, 2020

Over five million second generation smart meters installed as rollout hits new milestone

Over five million SMETS2 smart meters have been installed in the UK according to the Data Communications Company (DCC).

August 5, 2020

UK's first polyphase SMETS2 meter installed in 'landmark' moment

The first ever polyphase SMETS2 smart meter has been installed in the UK, with the technology allowing properties connected to a three-phase electricity supply to have the option of a smart meter.