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British Gas: Smart Meters (part 2!)
When will customers get smart meters? The Government has mandated that all homes in the country will have smart meters (one for electricity and one for gas) installed by the end of 2019. The...
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Smart meters watch your consumption, but who watches the watchmen?
Smart meters will create clear benefits for consumers, but safeguards are required. The EDPS has noted that “while the Europe-wide rollout of smart metering systems may bring significant benefits, it...
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UK finds smart new weapon against energy price rises
A new report from British Gas claims the smart-meter roll-out will save households an average £65 a year. The report, published today by British Gas and Oxford Economics, states that Britain will be...
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Smart move? Smart meter rollout on the way
The government has moved a step closer to rolling out smart meters across the UK, in what will be one of the biggest shake-ups to the consumer market in years. The coalition has long lobbied to roll...
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Energy bill voyeurism could help cut bills
A new report from the Policy Exchange claims that households will cut their energy use when they compare themselves against a neighbour who uses less. The think tank spoke to residents in Camden,...
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British Gas considers introducing ‘free electricity’ on Saturday
Speaking on the proposals, Sam Laidlaw, chief executive of Centrica, which owns British Gas, explained that the tariff could help poorer households manage their energy consumption and also reduce...
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Energy suppliers call for review of smart meter roll out
Smart meter roll out is £1.8bn too expensive, according to energy suppliers Half of the big six – EDF Energy, npower and ScottishPower – have publically stated that current government plans for the...
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Smart meters: Coming to a home near you
Smart meters come with a display which provides real time information on energy consumption The campaign to install smart meters in 25m households across the UK gets underway today. It is hoped that...
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Three-quarters of households want a smart meter
Three quarters of consumers want a smart meter Close to three-quarters of UK consumers are looking forward to getting a smart meter, however, a quarter are unsure what the new technology actually does....
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Smart thermostats vs smart meters — what’s the difference?
When the cold weather hits it becomes even more critical to be energy conscious. With an abundance of smart tech options for the home, it can be quite appealing to imagine the transformation they...
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