Smart Meters

With grid pressures mounting and demand-side flexibility still underutilised, AI-driven optimisation may be one of the most undervalued levers in the UK's net zero transition, writes Centrica's Gunjan Arora

Energy giant continues offer of free electricity on Sundays for customers who reduce power use during periods of peak weekday demand

Deal would see Australian investment giant acquire SP Smart Meter Assets Limited, taking over management of 2.7 million metres

Energy regulator floats proposals to clamp down on faulty smart meters, fast track repairs, and enhance compensation and standards

DESNZ launches consultation on new rules designed to boost reliability of smart appliances and ensure interoperability of smart heat pumps, EV chargers, and other technologies

Concerns mount about effectiveness of UK smart meter roll-out, after government revises upwards its figures for faulty devices

Package of measures to help customers 'make the most of cheap, low carbon power' through flexible tariffs announced as Ofgem confirms slight drop in energy price cap

Energy regulator urges suppliers to speed up smart meter rollout for prepayment and Radio Teleswitch meter customers

Company becomes the latest energy giant to offer special tariff for customers who install one of its Hive EV chargers

Parliament's Public Accounts Committee warns smart meters continue to face 'serious reputational obstacles' that are hampering the roll out of the technology