Coalition mulls over earlier date for universal smart meter rollout

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Ofgem consults with energy firms and smart meter manufacturers over viability of accelerated rollout

Energy minister Charles Hendry is actively considering moving the target date for the UK's universal rollout of domestic smart meters forward from 2020 to 2018, in a move designed to accelerate ambitious...

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