First:Utility kicks off nationwide smart meter roll out

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Gas and electricity supplier to provide free meters to its 45,000 customers across UK

First:Utility has this week announced that it has become the first energy firm to commence a nationwide rollout of energy efficient smart gas and power meters to its customers. The firm said it has...

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