Energy firms to face 'ambitious' new annual smart meter targets

Michael Holder
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Government sets out plans to accelerate smart meter rollout across UK homes and businesses, in bid to boost post-Covid-19 recovery

Energy suppliers are set to face "ambitious" new annual targets for installing smart meters from July next year, as part of government plans announced today aimed at accelerating the rollout across homes...

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