Government urged to scrap clip-on energy meter plans

James S Murray
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Industry group insists rolling out simple clip-on meters could hamper the adoption of the sophisticated smart meters needed to cut energy use

The government was today accused of hindering the widespread adoption of smart meters and imposing unnecessary costs upon energy companies through its plans for the rollout of simpler clip-on electricity...

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