Government sets 2020 goal for smart meter rollout

James S Murray
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New national energy data body could be established to manage huge quantities of energy use information

The government has today released its long-anticipated plans for rolling out smart meters to every home and business in the UK with the publication of a new consultation document outlining how energy companies...

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