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Energy: Meters

Asked by Harriet CrossConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 11 March 2025UIN 35163

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what alternative (a) heating and (b) metering solutions he plans to provide to households that are unable to install a smart meter due to location or connectivity issues following the closure of the Radio Teleswitch Service.

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh

In the few circumstances where a supplier may not currently be able to install a smart meter, Ofgem has been clear that the supplier is obligated under their licence conditions to ensure that a suitable metering system is offered and that the customer's heating and hot water service is not disrupted.

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