Energy Security and Net Zero Committee: Smart Meters - Powering Ahead or Falling Short?

Monday, 9 June 2025 11:17

The UK rollout of energy smart meters is a key part of the clean energy transition—but the programme has faced ongoing criticism due to delays, rising costs, faulty devices, and consumer billing problems. Originally due for completion by 2019, the national rollout has seen repeated delays and scaled-back ambitions. Smart meters are intended to help households better manage energy use and receive more accurate bills—while supporting the critical national challenge of...Request free trial