British Gas touts next-generation smart meter to deliver greener grid
First SMETS2 meters begin widespread rollout, in bid to deliver more flexible UK grid
A new wave of high-tech smart meters are to be rolled out to UK households, offering homeowners and grid operators the chance to take full advantage of digital technologies and clean energy products. ...
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