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Commentary from Meter Corp on the UK energy market, smart metering and industry regulation.
In January 2025, the UK’s smart meter rollout achieved a significant milestone. The Data Communications Company (DCC) announced that 20 million homes and businesses are now connected to their network, utilising over 33 million smart meters.
Read articleWhen the energy monopolies were broken up and competitive markets were introduced in the 1990s, the aim was that suppliers would compete with each other to offer consumers better deals.
Read articleThe smart meter rollout aims to get a smart energy meter in 75% of the UK’s homes and businesses by the end of 2025. It’s not been a very smooth process so far, with technical glitches, budget problems and a global pandemic just three…
Read articleThe target to complete the smart meter rollout looks out of reach. However, the industry is not giving up hope yet.
Read articleOfgem research has found energy customer satisfaction is at record levels, with suppliers making vast improvements. How has this happened?
Read articleThe number of households switching their energy suppliers has increased again. But are switchers making genuine savings?
Read articleOfgem has launched an investigation to determine if the nation’s smart meters are smart enough. But what does that mean?
Read articleCitizens Advice’s latest star ratings for energy suppliers are out - and they make grim reading. What can they do to improve their scores?
Read articleNew figures show that smart meter installation numbers are down again. How can the powers that be get the rollout back on track?
Read articleAfter a long period of stagnation, consumers are starting to switch energy suppliers again. But what does that mean when you look behind the headlines?
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