Smart appliances: Government proposes standards to help unlock £50bn in energy-savings

James Murray
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Smart appliances: Government proposes standards to help unlock £50bn in energy-savings

DESNZ launches consultation on new rules designed to boost reliability of smart appliances and ensure interoperability of smart heat pumps, EV chargers, and other technologies

The government has today launched a major new consultation on new standards and licensing rules for the fast-expanding smart appliances sector, setting out how it intends to support the take-up of smart...

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