Updated: Government details plan for smart meters in every home

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Raft of new consultations aim to address fears over privacy and hard sell tactics ahead of national smart meter rollout

The government has today launched a flurry of consultations in support of its ambitious smart meter rollout, setting out proposals on how to build public support for the scheme, address privacy concerns,...

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