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Energy: Meters

Asked by Edward MorelloLiberal DemocratDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 27 May 2025UIN 52979

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to protect consumers from increased energy costs if their electricity meters are not replaced by the 30 June 2025 deadline.

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh

Ofgem has announced its intention to introduce RTS specific licence conditions for suppliers to protect consumers from the risk of heating and hot water supply disruption and higher bills. Ofgem has recently consulted on this and will publish a response in the coming weeks.

These new protections are in addition to current conditions put on suppliers to ensure that a suitable alternative metering system is installed in RTS premises and that consumers’ services are not disrupted.

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